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Lim praises Budget 2027 as Anwar's most reform-focused to date
DAP adviser Lim Guan Eng has lauded Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's latest budget proposal as the most reform-oriented since taking office. The veteran politician's endorsement underscores growing support among coalition partners for the government's fiscal direction.
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KUALA LUMPUR — DAP adviser Lim Guan Eng on Wednesday threw his support behind Budget 2027, characterising Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's spending plan as the most reform-minded the government has tabled since assuming office.
The statement from the influential DAP figure signals backing from a key component of the governing Pakatan Harapan alliance for the budget's policy framework and priorities. Lim's assessment reflects the coalition's confidence in the administration's trajectory on structural economic reforms.
The budget represents a significant fiscal blueprint for the coming year, addressing key economic challenges while maintaining the government's commitment to institutional and governance improvements. Its reception among coalition partners will be closely watched as lawmakers prepare for parliamentary deliberations.
Budget 2027 comes as Malaysia navigates persistent economic headwinds and seeks to reinvigorate growth through targeted interventions. The plan's emphasis on reform-oriented measures aligns with the administration's broader policy agenda since Anwar's appointment as Prime Minister.