#budget 2021

Harapan urges PM to discuss Budget 2021 with opposition

Harapan urges PM to discuss Budget 2021 with opposition

Harapan presidential council wants budget to help frontliners and brings up loan moratorium extension.

LETTER | Budget 2021: Democracy in a balance

LETTER | Budget 2021: Democracy in a balance

Budget vote will determine country's direction in dealing with three crises of health, politics and the economy.

Agong advises all MPs to support Budget 2021

Agong advises all MPs to support Budget 2021

UPDATED 3.10PM | This after the king grants a pre-cabinet meeting audience to the PM.

MP SPEAKS | Use budget vote to trade for needed democratic reforms

MP SPEAKS | Use budget vote to trade for needed democratic reforms

'My constituents are asking should the opposition support the budget? The answer is both a yes, and a no.'

Warisan prepared to back Budget 2021 if…

Warisan prepared to back Budget 2021 if…

Shafie Apdal raises Sabah lack of healthcare services.

FT Minister willing to discuss Budget 2021 with KL opposition MPs

FT Minister willing to discuss Budget 2021 with KL opposition MPs

UPDATED 8.20PM | 'No problem' Annuar Musa says to MPs request to meet.

Opposition ready to meet PM on budget - Salahuddin Ayub

Opposition ready to meet PM on budget - Salahuddin Ayub

'If this is for the sake of the people and country, we will support,' the Amanah deputy president said in an interview with Astro Awani.

All MPs urged to support Budget 2021 for the country's well-being

All MPs urged to support Budget 2021 for the country's well-being

In making the call, the EAC chief notes the Agong's stress on the importance of the budget, especially in dealing with Covid-19.

Muhyiddin needs 'gentleman's' agreement with Anwar for Budget 2021 - analyst

Muhyiddin needs 'gentleman's' agreement with Anwar for Budget 2021 - analyst

This is to enable him to obtain support to pass Budget 2021, says Universiti Utara Malaysia's Rusdi Omar.

Umno Youth wants PM to negotiate with all parties to secure budget vote

Umno Youth wants PM to negotiate with all parties to secure budget vote

Bipartisan cooperation can also be extended to all other matters to help the people and economy, says Asyraf Wajdi.
Bersih: Rulers' judgment welcome, confidence and supply agreement still needed

Bersih: Rulers' judgment welcome, confidence and supply agreement still needed

Election watchdog wants MPs to be free to critique budget without fear of political crisis ensuing.
LETTER | Negotiation the way forward, no emergency please

LETTER | Negotiation the way forward, no emergency please

The leaders should show statesmanship by sitting down and negotiating a consensual budget to get it passed.
COMMENT | Do we need emergency declaration right now?

COMMENT | Do we need emergency declaration right now?

What the country needs right now is not an Emergency Order, more urgently it needs greater inclusivity.
Let's work together to pass Budget 2021 instead of declaring emergency - Syed Saddiq

Let's work together to pass Budget 2021 instead of declaring emergency - Syed Saddiq

Current MPs have proven that they can work together when the need arises, says the Muar MP.
Report: The goal of emergency is to avoid Budget 2021 vote

Report: The goal of emergency is to avoid Budget 2021 vote

The budget can be presented to the cabinet and approved without voting from all 222 MPs, says a political observer.

MP SPEAKS | Will MOE continue Harapan’s ‘Zero Reject Policy’?

MP SPEAKS | Will MOE continue Harapan’s ‘Zero Reject Policy’?

The Education Ministry must ensure quality education is accessible to all, especially for kids with special needs.

Tabling of Budget 2021 highlight of Parliament sitting in November

Tabling of Budget 2021 highlight of Parliament sitting in November

Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul is expected to table Budget 2021 on Nov 6.

LETTER | Hope and concerns for Budget 2021, 12MP on support for disabled community

LETTER | Hope and concerns for Budget 2021, 12MP on support for disabled community

Disabled community has similar needs and rights as other citizens such as education, employment, health, social protection.

Socio-economic, environment emphasis in Budget 2021 - Tengku Zafrul

Socio-economic, environment emphasis in Budget 2021 - Tengku Zafrul

Many consider sustainable practices as an unnecessary cost without realising that these can reduce other far higher costs, he says.

Youth among main target groups in Budget 2021 - Minister

Youth among main target groups in Budget 2021 - Minister

Initiatives that impact youths are the Hiring Incentive and Reskilling and Upskilling programmes.

Govt planning for next phase of economic empowerment

Govt planning for next phase of economic empowerment

Finance minister says govt confident Prihatin and Penjana have had positive impact on recovery efforts.

Budget 2021 to help youths succeed - finance minister

Budget 2021 to help youths succeed - finance minister

He says the finance ministry is also planning to provide a platform for youths to expand their knowledge of financial management.

COMMENT | Would Muhyiddin go for snap polls before Budget Day?

COMMENT | Would Muhyiddin go for snap polls before Budget Day?

UPDATED 1.24PM | COMMENT | Here is this armchair analyst’s explanation of why you should not expect snap polls before November.

Budget 2021 to focus on four broad themes - Tengku Zafrul

Budget 2021 to focus on four broad themes - Tengku Zafrul

This includes caring for the people, steering the economy, sustainable living and enhancing public service delivery.