KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 -- The targeted Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Account 1 withdrawal facility has been described as the best measure to help ease the burden of those affected by COVID-19 with regard to household expenses.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 -- The RM17 billion allocation in Budget 2021 for the Home Ministry to beef up national security as well as increase the level of safety and public order, is greatly appreciated by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM).

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 -- Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM) hopes the government will quickly roll out and execute all the construction projects announced in Budget 2021 as they are vital for the industry to recover from the effects of COVID-19.

By Goh Kok Guan

GEORGE TOWN, Nov 7 -- Budget 2021 is expected to give a big push to the housing market and enable more Malaysians to own their first home.

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 -- The government has undoubtedly unveiled an inclusive budget for next year as evidenced by an allocation of RM322.5 billion -- the biggest in Malaysia's history -- to help vulnerable groups, as well as consolidate the economy amid tough and excruciating conditions.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 -- The Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) will remain resolute in its pursuit to convince the government to introduce a pension scheme for Olympians.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 -- Director-General of Health Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah has expressed his appreciation for the government's concern in allocating an additional RM1 billion next year to the Ministry of Health (MOH) for the fight against COVID-19.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 -- The  RM2.3 billion allocation for the preparedness of the Malaysian Armed Forces’ (MAF) key assets will help ensure they remained at optimum levels of operation, says Chief of Defence Force Gen Tan Sri Affendi Buang.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 -- Several state leaders have expressed their satisfaction with Budget 2021, saying it is people friendly and encompasses all economic sectors.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 -- Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador has expressed his gratitude to the government for the various incentives it announced for police personnel in Budget 2021.