ALOR SETAR, Nov 2 -- The low broadband penetration rate in rural areas should be given due attention by the government in the 2021 Budget, scheduled to be tabled this Friday.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 -- The Communications and Multimedia Ministry (KKMM) hopes Budget 2021 which will be tabled this Friday will announce Internet connectivity as the third public utility after water and electricity.

KOTA BHARU, Nov 2 -- Kelantan Deputy Menteri Besar Datuk Mohd Amar Nik Abdullah hoped that the allocation for five major projects for the state’s development will be included in the 2021 Budget to be tabled in parliament this Friday (Oct 6).

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 -- Various measures to accelerate the country’s economic recovery and maintain the well-being of the people will be introduced in Budget 2021 to be tabled on Nov 6, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Economy) Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 —Suggestions made by Pakatan Harapan (PH) leaders during an engagement session today will be taken into consideration in the best interest of the rakyat and the nation, said Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

MELAKA, Nov 1 -- Each day at 9 am, Farah Ashaari, 29, will open her food stall at the grounds of Taming Sari, which had been a tourist draw in Banda Hilir, here.

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 1 -- Pakatan Harapan (PH) made six suggestions on Budget 2021 during an engagement session with Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz at the ministry today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 -- Young people, especially graduates, hope that the government can provide employment opportunities that suit their qualifications and offer a good income in the 2021 Budget which will be tabled next Friday.

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 1 -- Allowing Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contributors to withdraw savings from Account 1 and providing a targeted loan moratorium extension are among  recommendations submitted by Umno to Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz for the 2021 Budget.

By Sharifah Pirdaus Syed Ali

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 -- Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd believes Budget 2021, which will be tabled on November 6, will be formulated to take into account the current economic situation that is still fragile even though it has shown encouraging signs of recovery.