By Noraizura Ahmad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4  -- More sophisticated equipment for security forces, especially the Royal Malaysia Police and the Malaysian Armed Forces should be given priority in the government’s Budget 2021.

KOTA KINABALU, Nov 4 -- The people of Sabah hope that the 2021 Budget will provide an effective solution to public infrastructure development and preventive measures to address the spread of COVID-19 as the two components will help the people in the state.

GEORGE TOWN, Nov 4 -- The Penang government has asked the federal government to consider the implementation of socio-economic projects in the state under Budget 2021 that can benefit the people, thus regenerating the economy following the COVID-19 pandemic.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 -- The Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) is proposing that the government increase the current limit of RM3,000 tax relief for life insurance (LI) premium to RM5,000 in the upcoming Budget 2021, which is a way to encourage Malaysians to plan for their needs for protection.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4  -- It is important for the government to continue supporting the gig economy and reduce the barriers to entry for Malaysians to enable them to reap the benefits.

KOTA KINABALU, Nov 4 -- Sabah Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Datuk Yakub Khan hopes that the National Digital Network (Jendela) will be implemented in Sabah as planned so that digital communication coverage in the state could be enhanced within the stipulated time.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 -- The Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) has called for further efforts to protect the vulnerable in the upcoming Budget 2021 amidst the ongoing disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

• Prime Minister's Office of Malaysia
• Ministry of Finance
• Central Bank of Malaysia