KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11  -- The government will implement the National Fiberisation & Connectivity Plan (NFCP) over the next five years, to provide comprehensive coverage of high speed and quality digital connectivity nationwide, including in rural areas.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 -- The  2020 Budget is answering the clarion call of youths, as it is aimed at attracting more investments to push the country into the next frontiers of growth, create new jobs with better wages, while being prudent with the nation’s coffer and ensuring wealth is well distributed in the spirit of shared prosperity.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 -- Government jobs worth RM1.3 billion will be made available solely  for existing and newly-registered Bumiputera contractors, Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11  -- The government will introduce a 5G ecosystem development grant worth RM50 million, to seed technological developments by Malaysian companies to ride on the global 5G wave.

KUALA LUMPUR,  Oct 11  -- Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng has started tabling Budget 2020 in the Dewan Rakyat.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 -- Inflation is projected to expand two per cent in 2020 mainly due to the expected introduction of targeted fuel subsidy.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 -- Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng opined that policy flexibility is crucial for the government to ensure domestic growth will remain robust to continue raising the people's living standards.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 -- The government places a premium on economic growth with the widespread use of new technology along with private investment in high value, high-technology and knowledge base areas to drive the nation towards high-income status.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 --  Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said the various institutional reforms implemented by the government, served as the launch-pad towards achieving a more sustainable and equitable long-term economic growth for the country’s society.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 -- Many quarters are pinning high hopes for the 2020 Budget for measures to boost domestic demand and spur the economy as the current external headwinds, especially trade tensions, are dampening external consumption.