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Top 5 at 5: Budget 2026 - Balancing Trade Growth and Climate Goals?
42 mins·17:00, 13 Oct 2025
Top 5 at 5: Budget 2026 - Balancing Trade Growth and Climate Goals?
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Budget 2026 was unveiled last week, with a reduced RM419.2 billion allocation. It offers RM10 billion in trade support and incentives for high-value sectors. Climate goals are also in focus, with plans for a carbon tax and expanded green incentives for businesses and households. We discuss all this with Yin Shao Loong.
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