Budget 2024

A look at Budget 2024 and challenges ahead

We’re at a juncture where we must prioritise the needs of the many over the government’s requirements, says expert  by…

1 year ago

Budget 2024 could have done more for mental health

Most of the funding is allocated to procure medical supplies, consumables, reagents and vaccines, and build more health facilities nationwide …

1 year ago

Govt signals reform with significant boost in healthcare budget

The budget marks a significant improvement but may require continuous increase in allocation to address ongoing challenges  by NURUL SUHAIDI …

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Parliament passes Budget 2024 at policy stage via voice vote

KUALA LUMPUR – The Supply Bill 2024 for next year’s budget (Budget 2024) was passed by the Dewan Rakyat at…

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Budget 2024: More practical efforts towards conserving biodiversity, mitigating climate change

Budget 2024 outlines a host of initiatives to drive change in the nation's environmental protection landscape, particularly in addressing crucial…

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More health funding but real terms cut in welfare spending on elderly in Budget 2024

THERE were great hopes for Budget 2024 with the Health White Paper promising a focus on prevention, health promotion and…

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No surprise is the best surprise

Unlike the previous budget, Budget 2024 does have some ‘trailer’ way before the announcement, namely Ekonomi Madani and 12MP mid-term…

1 year ago

Opposition cries foul over alleged revenue error in Budget 2024

by HIDAYATH HISHAM / pic TMR FILE OPPOSITION MPs demanded explanations from the Ministry of Finance (MoF) after claiming a mistake…

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Budget 2024: Emphasis on workforce upskilling will attract investors, create jobs

KUALA LUMPUR – The government’s emphasis on upskilling the local workforce through numerous allocations in the Budget 2024 could prove…

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Subsidy rationalisation aims to ensure people’s money not wasted – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (picture) today said subsidy rationalisation announced in the Budget 2024 was…

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MOF monitoring feedback to improve Budget 2024

PUTRAJAYA – The process of monitoring the feedback and suggestions voiced by all parties on social media regarding Budget 2024…

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Budget 2024, an instrument for stitching things together

by AUFA MARDHIAH / pic MUHD AMIN NAHARUL THE Finance Ministry’s (MoF) Secretary General of Treasury Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican (picture) stressed the need…

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Anwar not against the ultra rich, but wants to help more poor folks

PRIME Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he was not against the “ultra rich” group in the move of slashing…

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