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Malaysia’s 2022 Budget to Focus on Recovery, Economic Reforms
(Bloomberg) : Malaysia’s 2022 federal budget will focus on the recovery from the pandemic, rebuilding of national resilience and catalyzing … More
New emergency law allows govt to use consolidated funds without scrutiny
PM, CM or MB can bypass legislature to pass supplementary budget as long as emergency in force. A new law … More
Muhyiddin safe for now, but keris remains drawn
So, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin can sigh with relief – at least for now. Budget 2021 was passed by the … More
Why we opposed the Budget – Anwar Ibrahim
Passing of 2021 Budget today does not resolve many unaddressed issues DESPITE the passing of the 2021 Budget in Parliament today, … More
Malaysia’s 2021 budget passed at third reading in parliament
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s Supply Bill 2021 passed its third reading in the Lower House with a division vote on Tuesday (Dec 15). … More
Anwar set to stay put after missing own deadline for ousting PM
He is reportedly being given more time by his coalition partners to topple Muhyiddin govt Malaysia’s opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim … More
Smallholders will continue to be poor, expecting government subsidy – Tun Mahathir
KUALA LUMPUR: Langkawi Member of Parliament Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said no specific effort had been made by the government … More
Ku Li: Did Muhyiddin tell king the truth about his majority support?
Time for PM to show his legitimacy, says former finance minister KUALA LUMPUR – Did Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin … More
Anwar: Government conceded to opposition demands
Opposition leader says the first round of voting on Budget 2021 was a win for the people as the finance … More
Malaysia budget 2021: Five ‘refinements’ from the initial proposal and possible implications
The changes were made having taken into account viewpoints from the various political parties, said Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin. KUALA … More
No significant change to reject budget at committee level: Dr M
FORMER Prime Minister (PM) Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said no significant change can be achieved if the proposed Budget 2021 … More
Budget reflects bipartisanship but more can be done
Measures can still be enhanced to ensure that the benefits continue to flow over a much longer period of time. … More
‘Tis the season to follow your dreams?
While many have found other ways to stay afloat, others are still picky about how they put food on their … More
Malaysia’s Muhyiddin Yassin wins draft budget vote, overcoming leadership test
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, under fire on multiple fronts and grappling with weak parliamentary support, on Thursday won a … More
Budget 2021 approved by Dewan Rakyat
KUALA LUMPUR : After a heated session during Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz’s wrapping-up speech on … More
2021 budget does not help the right groups, says Jomo
PETALING JAYA: Economists say the 2021 budget tabled by the government does not target and help the right groups, especially … More
Revised 2021 budget needed by year-end
The Parliament must approve the remaining 80% of the budget, which includes operations of public services, says finance minister A … More
‘Court cluster’ split on budget vote as emerging ‘sakit perut cluster’ steps up lobbying
A series of meetings have been held in the last 48 hours in a bid to convince Umno MPs to … More
Umno leader goes solo in frantic bid to shore up support for Anwar?
Source claims there has been lobbying by a senior politician ahead of a crucial budget vote. A high-ranking Umno politician … More
Malaysia’s crucial Budget 2021 vote likely to be delayed
KUALA LUMPUR – The vote on Malaysia’s budget in Parliament, scheduled for Thursday (Nov 26), that could decide the fate … More
Muhyiddin tested again ahead of budget voting
Reactions are mixed on whether the biggest-ever budget will be passed, as MPs from the govt bloc also robustly criticise … More
Let’s reject the budget and topple govt, PH MP says in leaked document
‘Mini-dossier’ tells MPs there is nothing to worry about if the government collapses despite several royal reminders. A Pakatan Harapan … More
Putrajaya in talks with all parties to ensure budget passed
Umno is said to have reaffirmed its support for the budget after speculation that several MPs could vote it down. … More
