KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 -- Budget 2021 could be improved by increasing its focus on critical areas which are key to the country's economic recovery, says Asia Pacific Investment Bank (APIB).

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 16 -- Two Members of Parliament, one each from Sabah and Sarawak, today suggested that bigger allocations be provided for the two states in Budget 2021 in order to narrow the development gap with the peninsula.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 16  -- Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd will provide enhanced targeted payment assistance to its B40 and micro-enterprise customers who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 -- Observers are calling for Members of Parliament (MPs) to put their differences aside and come up with a consensus to pass the proposed Budget 2021 during the parliamentary voting session, which is expected to be held on Nov 25. 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 -- The government will not be able to carry out its commitments including paying the salaries of civil servants and assistance for frontliners in the war against COVID-19 if the 2021 Budget is not approved by the Dewan Rakyat.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 -- Non-government organisation, Peniagawati Malaysia appreciates the funding allocation provided by the government under Budget 2021 to women entrepreneurs in an effort to revive the country's economy amid the current challenging situation.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 -- The absence of ministers and deputy ministers at the Dewan Rakyat was brought up again during the 2021 Budget debate today, culminating with Deputy Speaker Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said’s request that either one should be in attendance as MPs debate the Supply Bill 2021.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 -- The Ministry of Education (MOE) is in the final stage of formulating a comprehensive implementation strategy to empower the country’s digital education, said Senior Education Minister Dr Radzi Jidin.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 -- The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (CUEPACS) wants the RM500 one-off payment to 100,000 Health Ministry frontliners announced in Budget 2021 to be given to other frontliners.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 -- The allocation for the Health Ministry (MOH) in Budget 2021 will boost efforts to combat COVID-19 but all-round cooperation is required to defeat the pandemic, said deputy director-general of health (Medical) Datuk Dr Rohaizat Yon.