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Stakeholders push homeownership, EV infrastructure in 2027 budget talks
Interest groups have proposed a national homeownership campaign and expanded electric vehicle infrastructure as key priorities for the 2027 federal budget. The suggestions were presented during a consultative session with Malaysia's Housing and Local Government Ministry.
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Stakeholders submitted recommendations for the 2027 budget during a public engagement session with the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) today, according to Nga Kor Ming, the ministry's minister. The proposals centre on two major economic and social priorities: a structured campaign to boost homeownership among Malaysian households and accelerated development of EV charging infrastructure nationwide. The homeownership initiative would aim to address housing affordability challenges and increase property ownership rates across income brackets. The electric vehicle infrastructure push reflects growing recognition of the need for supporting Malaysia's transition toward sustainable transport and cleaner energy adoption. Officials did not immediately detail budget allocations or implementation timelines for the proposed initiatives. The ministry is expected to incorporate stakeholder feedback into formal budget recommendations to the federal government ahead of next year's financial planning cycle.