Focus on fighting pandemic
BUDGET 2021 MUAR: Budget 2021 will provide allocations to curb the spread of Covid-19 as the government steps up its battle against the pandemic, said Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. He said the government would spell out additional measures in the Budget, which will be tabled on Nov 6, as part of efforts to […]
Agong advises all MPs to fully support Budget 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah today advised all Members of Parliament (MPs) to fully support Budget 2021 to ensure the wellbeing of the people and the recovery of the country’s economy which has been affected by Covid-19. Comptroller of the Royal Household Datuk Ahmad Fadil Shamsuddin said His […]
Budget 2021 should ensure economy, businesses recover
KUALA LUMPUR: The 2021 Budget expenditure programmes and fiscal measures and initiatives should be targeted and prioritised to help the nation, economy and businesses, as well as workforce to reset, revitalise and recover from the pandemic, an economist said. Socio-Economic Research Centre (SERC) executive director Lee Heng Guie said the budget’s priority is to cement […]
Budget 2021 includes focus on sustainability agenda
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said a special focus on sustainability agenda will be included in Budget 2021 with a very important announcement on it to be made this Nov 6. Describing the Covid-19 pandemic as a wake-up call for the world, Muhyiddin said Malaysia, just like any other countries, needed to […]
Budget 2021 to revitalise economy
KUALA LUMPUR: Budget 2021 will likely align with the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) to address both short- and medium-term issues, while focusing on revitalising the economy under the fifth phase of the country’s 6R Economic Recovery Strategy, says United Overseas Bank (M) Bhd. In a note today, it said the budget, to be tabled on […]
Govt mulls consolidating direct cash assistance after Budget 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: The government may consider consolidating its direct cash assistance to the rakyat, particularly after Budget 2021, said Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz. He said the government is currently in discussion with relevant stakeholders, including the Social Security Organisation (Socso) on improvement to the wage subsidy programme, as various aspects […]
Budget 2021 will be similar in spirit to Prihatin, Penjana
KUALA LUMPUR: Budget 2021 will not deviate much from the previous budgets’ convention but will be infused with initiatives similar in spirit to the Prihatin Rakyat Economic Stimulus Package (Prihatin) and National Economic Recovery Plan (Penjana), according to an economic expert. “The upcoming national budget will still hinge on aspects such as jobs and people’s […]
Finance Minister launches portal for Budget 2021 public input
KUALA LUMPUR: Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz launched a portal to obtain public input for Budget 2021 during an official visit to Johor today, in conjunction with the Budget 2021 Consultation Roadshow. In a statement, the ministry said the public could submit their suggestions and feedback through the website http://belanjawan2021.treasury.gov.my, beginning […]
Budget 2021 to focus on four broad themes
KUALA LUMPUR: Budget 2021 to be unveiled on Nov 6, will be framed across 4 broad themes — caring for the people, steering the economy, sustainable living and enhancing public service delivery, according to Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz. “First on caring for the people, the first goals of the Prihatin Rakyat […]
