22/10/2026
Budget 2027 was tabled on 9 October. Here's what it means for lab-based industries.
The headline numbers for labs:
β RM47.7 billion for the Ministry of Health, up from RM46.5 billion in 2026
β RM1.2 billion for hospital and clinic maintenance and upgrades
β 9 new health facilities, and basic science laboratories at 18 MOH training institutes
β RM6 billion for research, development and commercialisation
β RM100 million Semiconductor Strategic Investment Fund
β RM2.1 billion for mid-sized E&E, aerospace and medical device firms
β Green technology tax incentives extended to 31 December 2030
Swipe through for the full breakdown by sector. (Allocations take effect once the budget is passed by Parliament.)
Budget announcements are only the start. As the details unfold through 2027, we'll share what they mean for how labs are planned, built and run. Follow AZIL for updates.