KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 -- The targeted Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Account 1 withdrawal facility has been described as the best measure to help ease the burden of those affected by COVID-19 with regard to household expenses.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 -- The National Union of Bank Employees (NUBE) has lauded  Budget 2021 as being comprehensive for having covered most of the problem areas impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in easing the burden of the B40 and M40 household income groups.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 -- The RM50 million allocation for the improvement of tourist facilities at main attractions, RM20 million allocation to improve the infrastructure and promote cultural villages in certain states, as well as RM10 million allocation to preserve national heritage buildings as iconic tourist spots are vital towards strengthening the country’s tourist offerings.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 -- The PENJANA special tax incentives to attract foreign direct investments (FDIs) to relocate their manufacturing facilities to Malaysia from 2021 until 2022 should be extended to existing investors which had received approvals for expansion, diversification or new projects in 2019, as well as to domestic investments.

KUALA LUMPUR,  Nov 7 -- The tabling of  Budget 2021, which encouraged purchase of first home, especially among the B40 and M40 groups, will benefit Malaysians having problems to become house owners.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 --  The government is proposing that the income tax relief for the cost of medical treatment, special needs and parental care be increased from RM5,000 to RM8,000.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 -- Budget 2021 tabled by Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz in the Dewan Rakyat today has been described as a catalyst for the country's economy and a saviour for those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 -- A total of RM158 million is allocated to the Orang Asli community, among them for the implementation of social assistance programmes and the Integrated Development Programme for Orang Asli Villages. 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 -- The government has proposed to extend the Industrialised Building System (IBS) tax incentive for a period of five years, said Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 -- Budget 2021 reflects the government’s commitment to provide support to the Bottom 40 (B40) group impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, opines MIDF Research.