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.

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 4  -- The Perikatan Nasional (PN) government really hopes to get a new mandate from the people through a general election, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said.

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. 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 --  Think tank Research for Social Advancement (REFSA) views that the government should invest in creating actual jobs in the healthcare and education sector, to mitigate the potential increase of underemployment in Malaysia, caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4  -- Electronic sports or ‘e-sports’ which are gaining popularity among various age segments should be given special emphasis in Budget 2021, says Esports Kuala Lumpur Association (ESKL) president Hisham Darus.

By M Saraswathi

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 4 -- The government has adopted a prudent approach in spending, especially in terms of operating expenses, while at the same time optimising its income from investments and government-owned companies, said Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.

KUANTAN, Nov 4  -- The Pahang state government is optimistic that the Budget 2021 which will be tabled this Friday will emphasise on the survival package for the people, particularly the B40 group affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.