KUALA LUMPUR, 23 Nov  -- The ministerial winding-up session on the Budget 2021 debate in the Dewan Rakyat was delayed by some 40 minutes today after several opposition members disputed the time allotted for ministers and the number of representatives allowed in the House at any one time.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 -- Only 20 per cent of the overall budget, namely “charged expenditure” which is essentially pensions and debt servicing, can be spent if Budget 2021 is not approved, Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) said.

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 -- The COVID-19 crisis has demonstrated the importance of technology and innovation to ensure the people’s well-being and business sustainability, and Budget 2021 is placing a great emphasis on these aspects.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 -- The Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)’s development plan and efforts to produce graduates to handle challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic are likely to be hampered if the 2021 Budget allocation to the institution is halved.

By Muhammad Ammar Shafiq Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 -- Direct and indirect assistance to vulnerable groups under the 2021 Budget will provide adequate relief for them to survive economic uncertainty posed by the COVID-19 pandemic next year.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20  -- With the economy on a recovery trajectory, Budget 2021 will continue to provide the catalyst needed for the business community to go on thriving post-COVID-19. 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 -- The Ministry of Transport which receives RM6.05 billion allocation under Budget 2021, will be providing various incentives to benefit the people.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 -- The Ministry of Transport which receives RM6.05 billion allocation under Budget 2021, will be providing various incentives to benefit the people.

By Nurhafizah Tan

KUALA LUMPUR,  Nov 19 -- Budget 2021 is important to enhance the skills and marketability of workers in the country’s aviation industry which is affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as to revive  the national aviation industry.

By Hasnah Jusid

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18  -- The approval of Budget 2021 by the Dewan Rakyat is crucial not only to ensure that civil servants get their salaries but also for the smooth delivery of public service.