Kuala lumpur: Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) said Budget 2026 upholds a vision towards a more equitable and future-ready Malaysia by elevating the standard of living of the rakyat, driving continued economic reform, and inclusive economic growth.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the fund management company expressed its support for all the initiatives in the budget, particularly the continued structural reform through focused subsidy rationalisation. The savings from these reforms are intended to be reinvested to drive economic growth through greater investments and elevating the people's quality of life.

PNB highlighted its gratitude for the continued allocation for the Celik MADANI programme. This initiative is aimed at enhancing financial literacy and encouraging responsible investment behaviours among young Malaysians. Additionally, the budget includes an increase in the size of Amanah Saham Bumiputera 3 Didik (ASB 3 Didik) and Amanah Saham Malaysia (ASM) unit trust funds by an additional 5 billion units each.

The company stated that this increase will enable all Malaysians to take meaningful steps toward securing their financial future and unlocking greater potential for long-term wealth creation. PNB emphasized that the fund size increase strengthens its commitment to financial inclusion, providing more opportunities for the rakyat, including first-time and new investors in Amanah Saham Nasional Bhd (ASNB), to participate in and benefit from ASNB's investment products.