Malaysia PM Anwar to unveil populist budget amid Umno feud, election pressure

Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim will present a populist budget on Friday to address cost-of-living concerns and shore up support ahead of a possible 2027 general election. The move comes as his coalition faces internal strain from Umno, which is pushing for an early snap poll after recent electoral gains. The budget's fiscal implications and the timing of any election remain uncertain.