Budget 2021 is an important step to enable the nation to face the COVID-19 crisis squarely and move forward with hope and confidence, says Khazanah Research Institute (KRI) chairperson Nor Mohamed Yakcop.

He said the Covid-19 pandemic has sped up the country’s nascent digital transformation and makes the issue of digital policy more pressing than ever before.

The Budget 2021 allocation of RM150 million to encourage local entrepreneurs to adopt digital services...