Malaysia plans record spending in 2026 despite subsidy cuts

Country seeks to balance economic growth, fiscal discipline in draft budget

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Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim holds the 2026 national budget document at the Finance Ministry building as he departs for Parliament to table the budget Oct. 10. © Reuters

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KUALA LUMPUR -- The Malaysian government has drafted a record budget for next year, aiming to spur growth momentum with new development plans while maintaining fiscal discipline through targeted subsidies.

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