Consider This: Budget 2027 (Part 1) — Do the Allocations Match the Challenges?

On this episode of #ConsiderThis, Melisa Idris examines Budget 2027’s allocations and potential impact for two critical sectors: public healthcare and SMEs. The Health Ministry’s allocation rises to RM47.7 billion. However with healthcare needs growing and development spending barely increasing, will the budget strengthen public healthcare capacity and improve patient care? Meanwhile, for SMEs, the budget offers expanded financing facilities and lower corporate tax rates for qualifying businesses. Will these measures ease business pressures after a challenging year? Melisa speaks with Dr Sivanaesan Letchumanan, president of the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA), and Datuk William Ng, national president of the Small & Medium Enterprises Association Malaysia (SAMENTA)