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The much-anticipated 2020 Budget to be tabled today

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 -- Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng is scheduled to table the much-awaited 2020 Budget in the Dewan Rakyat today at 4 pm.


Budget 2020: Bigger allocations needed to develop local entrepreneurs - Redzuan

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 -- The Ministry of Entrepreneur Development is expecting a bigger allocation in Budget 2020 which will be tabled tomorrow for its efforts to develop local entrepreneurs.


SME Corp wants RM2 bln allocation for SME sector maintained in Budget 2020

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 10 -- SME Corporation Malaysia (SME Corp) is hoping that the government, which allocated RM2 billion for the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector in Budget 2019, will earmark the same amount in the upcoming budget to empower these enterprises.


Lower tax and increase in subsidies is contrary - Dr Mahathir

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 -- A request for the government to lower the tax rates but increase subsidies at the same time is deemed not possible, said the Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.  


Malaysians wants initiatives to lessen cost of living burden - MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 -- An online survey conducted in conjunction with the Budget 2020 and involving more than 7,000 respondents from among Malaysians, revealed that they want initiatives to lessen the burden of their cost of living, more opportunities to enhance the quality of life and assistance when faced with tragedies.


2020 budget: NGOs want govt to focus on TVET, rubber prices

KOTA BHARU, Oct 9  -- The government has been urged to give more focus on efforts to empower Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in the 2020 Budget to be tabled by Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng on Friday.


Further tax relief can boost insurance uptake - Sun Life

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) – A possible increase in tax relief could further boost insurance uptake among the public, says Sun Life Malaysia.


MATTA seeks govt incentives in 2020 Budget to upgrade tourism vehicles

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 -- The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) wants the government to review current import and excise duties under the upcoming 2020 Budget to help tour operators upgrade to luxury tourism vehicles.


Call on government to address employment, cost of living issues in 2020 Budget

KOTA BHARU, Oct 8  -- The Malaysian Association Youth Clubs (MAYC) expressed hope that the government will address issues on employment and cost of living in the 2020 Budget to be tabled by Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng on Friday.


Provide incentives to companies that improve employees health, govt urged

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8-- The government has been urged to offer incentives to companies that take steps to improve employees' health, under the upcoming 2020 Budget. 




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Budget 2021: MoT to provide incentives to lighten people’s burden - Wee 

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.


2021 Budget : MAFI, private sector must co-operate to optimise Budget 2021

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 16  -- The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industries (MAFI) and the private sector must escalate co-operation to optimise the allocation in the 2021 Budget to MAFI so that ...

Budget 2021 described as inclusive for all in tourism sector

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 -- The inclusive Budget 2021 touching on the involvement of various parties contributing to the economic chain related to the tourism sector is seen capable of revital...



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