Muhyiddin Welcomes Relief Measures, Urges Immediate Disbursement and Tax Policy Review in Budget 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 31 — Former Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has welcomed the government’s newly announced economic relief initiatives aimed at easing cost-of-living burdens, supporting struggling businesses, and strengthening public service delivery.

In a statement posted on his official Facebook page today, the Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) president highlighted the restoration of the monthly BUDI95 subsidised fuel eligibility quota from 200 litres to 300 litres, alongside raising the e-invoicing exemption threshold to RM3 million in annual sales. Muhyiddin noted that these two key policy shifts are expected to offer direct relief to consumers and small business owners contending with rising operating costs.

Muhyiddin also noted other supporting measures, including the RM500 million increase in school maintenance allocations, the digitalization of public health services, artificial intelligence software access for youth, an additional RM1 billion in micro-credit facilities, and the RM200 million grant for hawkers, night market vendors, and home-based entrepreneurs. He expressed hope that these allocations will enhance government service quality in education, healthcare, and the digital economy while revitalizing the micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) sector.

Following the announcement, the Bersatu leader stressed that relevant ministries and government agencies must expedite the channeling of funds without delay to guarantee that assistance reaches eligible individuals and businesses promptly.

Looking ahead, Muhyiddin urged the administration to follow up these immediate measures with a broader, more comprehensive strategy to ease living costs and stimulate economic growth in the upcoming Budget 2027. He specifically called on the government to review existing taxation policies and subsidy rationalization plans that continue to exert direct financial pressure on the public.

–NMT