#budget 2021

Pre-Budget 2021 forecasts show the worst economic performance since the Asian Financial Crisis - a claw-back on losses is needed.

This proposed pivotal and groundbreaking Budget 2020 plan sought to create 350,000 jobs for Malaysians over a five-year period.

This includes blanket loan moratorium and allocations for labour, welfare, investment, education and health sectors.

KINIGUIDE | Some opposition MPs are calling for govt to provide equal allocations to all MPs.

The budget will also focus on ensuring the country's basic needs such as food sufficiency, says the minister.

Broader political engagement across parties provides for greater legitimacy for public spending.

Harapan leaders met with the finance minister yesterday on Budget 2021.

UPDATED 7.10PM | They say it is imperative for the govt and opposition to come together in crafting a 'unity budget'.

'Countries that don't spend will take a long time to recover.'

UPDATED 10.30PM | Dr M says party needs to study its content first before all Pejuang MPs could do so.

DAP sec-gen moots 'economic shield' worth RM31.4b that would save jobs and livelihoods.

'I hope all parliamentarians can set aside political differences to ensure Budget 2021 is passed for good of rakyat.'

Two-hour meeting between govt and opposition on national budget scheduled for tomorrow.

This is the time for govt to give aid, stimulus to those most affected by Covid-19, says Mohamad Hasan.

DAP veteran suggests the supply bill be tabled on Nov 13 instead of Nov 6.

Govt should commit to a national mission of creating 1m jobs for Malaysians with decent pay.

Harapan sources reveal that informal talks have been taking place with a 'representative' of PN.

UPDATED 1.50PM | Almost RM2b spent on MOH and about RM400m in Sabah in the past few weeks, says PM.

PN, he said, should enter into positive and constructive discussion on the needs of the people with the Harapan leaders.