Reported as of 1 October 2026 (Malaysia time). Details may change as stories develop.
Prime Minister and Finance Minister Anwar Ibrahim says the government will study the procurement and operating cost pressures hitting small enterprises as it prepares Budget 2027. He linked the problem to the global supply crisis that has pushed up the price of inputs, fuel and logistics.
The comments followed an engagement session with industry representatives, where a range of views and proposals were put forward. The government says it wants the budget to match what businesses actually need while strengthening national capability, and to support what it called the dignity and development of the people.
For shop owners, cafe operators and small manufacturers, the signal matters even though no measures have been announced yet. Many have absorbed higher costs for months and have been reluctant to pass them on to customers. Any relief, whether through incentives, financing support or procurement rules, will depend on how much fiscal space the government has.
That space is the tension to watch. The government wants to keep narrowing its deficit while also cushioning businesses and households, so expect targeted rather than broad-based help. Small enterprises that want a say should use association channels now, because pre-budget consultations are usually where proposals are shaped before the tabling date.
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