#budget 2021

Govt seeks another RM8.4b in first supplementary budget

Govt seeks another RM8.4b in first supplementary budget

PARLIAMENT | This will increase Putrajaya's budget by 2.6pct.

YOURSAY | 'Kwan not a kawan to take money from'

YOURSAY | 'Kwan not a kawan to take money from'

'The govt never goes bankrupt, it is the rakyat who will be taken to the cleaners.'

YOURSAY | Nation is less well-off when we can be better off

YOURSAY | Nation is less well-off when we can be better off

‘The rakyat don't understand why Malaysia is running short of money.’
PM: M'sia less well off after spending for budget, stimulus packages

PM: M'sia less well off after spending for budget, stimulus packages

Muhyiddin Yassin points out this is in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Govt to address country's structural issues in Budget 2022

Govt to address country's structural issues in Budget 2022

It has started working on Budget 2022 for targeted measures, while rolling out the latest one.

Yayasan Hasanah to start delivery of free laptops in February

Yayasan Hasanah to start delivery of free laptops in February

Education Ministry has carefully decided on hardware and software specs, says the foundation.
Where are the 150,000 student laptops under Budget 2021, MP asks

Where are the 150,000 student laptops under Budget 2021, MP asks

There has been no news even though the school year has already started, says the Lembah Pantai MP.
Umno and DAP pan MCO 2.0 aid package, claim it falls short

Umno and DAP pan MCO 2.0 aid package, claim it falls short

UPDATED 5.21PM | Umno reiterates for automatic loan moratorium and unconditional EPF withdrawal.

Dewan Negara passes Budget 2021

Dewan Negara passes Budget 2021

PARLIAMENT | The bill is passed with unanimous support from the senators after the third reading.

Sabah tables RM4.3b budget for 2021

Sabah tables RM4.3b budget for 2021

It focuses on achieving sustainable economic growth for the people’s wellbeing.
COMMENT | Can we export Perak’s Confidence and Supply Agreement to federal?

COMMENT | Can we export Perak’s Confidence and Supply Agreement to federal?

Let’s hope this political experiment in Perak works out.
YOURSAY | Budget 2021 tumult over - all eyes now on GE15

YOURSAY | Budget 2021 tumult over - all eyes now on GE15

‘For now, it is better to keep a weak Bersatu at the helm of PN govt, instead of Umno.’
DBKL tables reduced budget of RM2.653 billion for 2021

DBKL tables reduced budget of RM2.653 billion for 2021

Various initiatives for the well-being and prosperity of city dwellers will be implemented, says Mayor Mahadi Che Ngah.

YOURSAY | ‘Umno, sack Ku Li if you dare’

YOURSAY | ‘Umno, sack Ku Li if you dare’

‘Don't talk just to make the backdoor PM happy.’
We need a new hope, says DAP trio after budget vote

We need a new hope, says DAP trio after budget vote

'All of us need to make personal sacrifices by laying down personal agendas to build a collective dream.'

Najib: BN can still 'do something' if PN disappoints on our budget demands

Najib: BN can still 'do something' if PN disappoints on our budget demands

‘If our wishes are still not achieved after a reasonable time frame, BN still has the chance to do something in the future,’ he says.
Anwar: Budget 2021's passage does little to inspire confidence in PN

Anwar: Budget 2021's passage does little to inspire confidence in PN

UPDATED 10PM | Opposition leader says some MPs voted for the budget as it was tied to the civil service and payment of salaries.

MPs that supported budget listened to King's advice - PM

MPs that supported budget listened to King's advice - PM

The budget has been seen as a proxy confidence vote on Muhyiddin.

Budget 2021 passes final stage in Dewan Rakyat with three vote majority

Budget 2021 passes final stage in Dewan Rakyat with three vote majority

UPDATED 5.10PM | PARLIAMENT | A bloc vote during the third reading ends with 111-108.

LETTER | Backdoor govt would have fallen yesterday if not for 'aliens'

LETTER | Backdoor govt would have fallen yesterday if not for 'aliens'

Home-quarantine MPs brought to Parliament, dressed in personal protective equipment, looking like aliens.

Zafrul: No 'knee-jerk' market reaction to Fitch downgrade

Zafrul: No 'knee-jerk' market reaction to Fitch downgrade

PARLIAMENT | The market and ringgit remain stable, says finance minister.

MP SPEAKS | Slashing Tamil school funds isn't being a 'PM for all'

MP SPEAKS | Slashing Tamil school funds isn't being a 'PM for all'

'Severe drop in allocations reveals how PN govt 'cares' for Indians.'

COMMENT | Two wrongs don’t make a right, Mr Speaker

COMMENT | Two wrongs don’t make a right, Mr Speaker

Lawmakers can’t be seen breaking the laws that they promulgate.
Youth chief: Warisan MPs undecided on whether to join budget bloc vote

Youth chief: Warisan MPs undecided on whether to join budget bloc vote

Azis Jamman says they are on standby for a directive from Warisan president Shafie Apdal.