By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 -- Malaysia Shipowners’ Association (MASA) has called for an immediate disbursement of the RM3.7 billion allocation proposed in Budget 2021 for the Maritime Development and Logistics Scheme, to revitalise and revive the shipping industry.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 -- Although Budget 2021 is the largest budget ever announced by the government, with tax collection under pressure from a slower economy, the government appears to have resisted the urge to amend the tax law.

JOHOR BAHRU, Nov 7 -- Budget 2021 reflects a balance in the government’s efforts to provide the wherewithal to overcome COVID-19 and jump-start economic recovery, says Johor Petroleum Development Corp Bhd (JPDC).

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 7 -- The various subsidies and programmes in Budget 2021 which are aimed at national economic resilience shows the government’s determination to help ease the people’s burden in cost of living, said Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi.

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, Nov 7 -- Budget 2021 has been receiving a myriad of responses and reactions over its resolve in addressing the country’s economic maladies and stimulating growth, said Mara Corporation board member Datuk Suhaili Abdul Rahman.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 -- The diversed scope of tax reliefs provided by Budget 2021 will help maintain existing investments and also attract new digital investments which will benefit the people, the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) said.

JOHOR BAHRU, Nov 7 -- Budget 2021 tabled by Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz yesterday is viewed as an extension of the four economic stimulus packages introduced previously by the government  to drive the economy and safeguard the people’s well-being amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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