#budget 2021

RM180 telco credit for B40 and RM50 e-wallet credit for youths

RM180 telco credit for B40 and RM50 e-wallet credit for youths

BUDGET 2021 | GLCs and GLICs will also sponsor laptops for students to assist in their e-learning.

RM2.7b set aside to improve rural infrastructure

RM2.7b set aside to improve rural infrastructure

BUDGET 2021 | Development includes RM1.3b to implement rural road projects and RM632m for water supply.

Budget 2021 highlights

Budget 2021 highlights

UPDATED 7.45PM | EPF Account 1 withdrawals, personal income tax reduction, and more.

Budget 2021: Targeted loan moratorium for B40 group

Budget 2021: Targeted loan moratorium for B40 group

It is also for new recipients of the rebranded BSH and micro-entrepreneurs.

Budget 2021: Covid-19 Fund ceiling to be raised to RM65b

Budget 2021: Covid-19 Fund ceiling to be raised to RM65b

The move takes into account the pandemic’s latest wave and needs until 2022.
Govt revenue to fall 14 pct in 2020 as tax collection slips

Govt revenue to fall 14 pct in 2020 as tax collection slips

Tax collection estimated at 67.4 pct of total revenue lower than past 5-year average of 75.8 pct.

BSH cash handouts rebranded to Bantuan Prihatin Rakyat, benefits revised

BSH cash handouts rebranded to Bantuan Prihatin Rakyat, benefits revised

BUDGET 2021 | The total aid will cost RM6.5 billion covering 8.1 million people.

Covid-19: Govt's gross borrowings higher at RM181.5b in 2020

Covid-19: Govt's gross borrowings higher at RM181.5b in 2020

It is expected to increase by 31.5 pct from original estimate to finance the Covid-19 stimulus measures.

More effective policy needed to contain transfer impact between CPI and PPI

More effective policy needed to contain transfer impact between CPI and PPI

Analysis has indicated the existence of a bidirectional relationship between the CPI and PPI, says Finance Ministry.
Budget 2021: RM500 monthly withdrawal from EPF Account 1 for 12 months

Budget 2021: RM500 monthly withdrawal from EPF Account 1 for 12 months

UPDATED 9.35PM | Employee EPF contributions also reduced to 9 pct.

All MPs allowed to witness Budget 2021 tabling in Dewan Rakyat

All MPs allowed to witness Budget 2021 tabling in Dewan Rakyat

UPDATED 7.30PM | PARLIAMENT | This follows application from Anwar that was supported by MPs across the divide.

Budget 2021: Govt bumps up tax relief, reduce income tax rate for RM50k-RM70k bracket

Budget 2021: Govt bumps up tax relief, reduce income tax rate for RM50k-RM70k bracket

UPDATED 7.15PM | BUDGET 2021 | Income tax rate for those in bracket drops to 13 percent.

COMMENT | Govt must budget prudently on defence to address challenges

COMMENT | Govt must budget prudently on defence to address challenges

Amid the pandemic, Malaysia continues to face other national security concerns that persist.

No heckling or political swipes - Budget 2021 speech ends on civil note

No heckling or political swipes - Budget 2021 speech ends on civil note

PARLIAMENT | Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz is tabling the Perikatan Nasional government's first budget.

Infographics: How does Budget 2021 work in a pandemic?

Infographics: How does Budget 2021 work in a pandemic?

INFOGRAPHICS | Malaysiakini looks at how Putrajaya juggles between a tight revenue and the need to spend more.

LETTER | Budget 2021: Future proof post-Covid-19

LETTER | Budget 2021: Future proof post-Covid-19

This proposal from the Pulai Umno Youth arises from discussions on Twitter with four civil society organisations and 30 individuals.

COMMENT | Still no unity budget? What will the Agong say?

COMMENT | Still no unity budget? What will the Agong say?

There has to be a proper check and balance process so that no abuse can happen. Isn’t that the main crux of what a democracy is?
High hopes for Budget 2021

High hopes for Budget 2021

Experts believe the government will loosen its purse strings and go for an expansionary budget.

Parliament's Covid-19 prevention to allow only 80 MPs in one sitting

Parliament's Covid-19 prevention to allow only 80 MPs in one sitting

UPDATED 12.55PM | Speaker says 41 govt MPs and 39 from opposition will be in hall from Friday's Budget 2021 tabling.

BN lawmakers agree to support Budget 2021 - Zahid

BN lawmakers agree to support Budget 2021 - Zahid

They also urge the government to extend the loan moratorium for another six months.
MP SPEAKS | Economic plan to revive 2021-2023 economy

MP SPEAKS | Economic plan to revive 2021-2023 economy

With the right policies and strong honest and rakyat-centric leadership, we can overcome this crisis one more time.
Budget 2021: King calls for political maturity

Budget 2021: King calls for political maturity

After a briefing from the finance minister, His Majesty again advises everyone to put aside their political differences.
Muhyiddin hopes all MPs will support Budget 2021

Muhyiddin hopes all MPs will support Budget 2021

This is for the sake of the people’s wellbeing and the country, says PM.
Expansionary Budget 2021 to support people, revive economy - PM

Expansionary Budget 2021 to support people, revive economy - PM

He says budget is continuation from four stimulus packages worth RM305 billion since onset of Covid-19 pandemic.