PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s development expenditure is set to take a turn towards high-technology investments next year, with Budget 2026 widely expected to intensify support for the semiconductor as well as electrical and electronics (E&E) sectors, says Kenanga Research.
It expected the fiscal plan to deliver targeted measures for the semiconductor ecosystem in line with the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS).
“Budget 2026 will deliver targeted support for Malaysia’s semiconductor ecosystem in line with the NSS – potentially via subsidies, matching grants, and/or streamlined bureaucratic processes,” it said.
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