A Trader’s Guide to Navigating Malaysia’s 2026 Budget Plan

As Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahimprepares to unveil the nation’s spending plan for next year, investors are keen to see a balance between fiscal prudence and the need to support the trade-reliant economy in the face of US tariffs.

The annual budget on Oct. 10 is an opportunity for Anwar, who doubles as finance minister, to address the growing disenchantment among Malaysians over some of his policies while seeking to revive investor confidence in local stocks that have seen foreign funds flee this year.

For equity investors, the consumer sector is being touted as one potential winner should Anwar ...