Health budget lacks transparency, says MP
Kelvin Yii says move to reclassify certain expenditures raises many questions.
· 3 years ago
C4 calls for transparency over budget funds
Anti-graft group highlights concerns like using foundations to disburse aid, lack of open tender.
· 3 years ago
DAP tells Putrajaya to scrap funds for Jasa if budget is about 'unity'
Lim Guan Eng asks the prime minister to nix revival plans to show sincerity.
· 3 years ago
Kok slams cutback of funds to combat global anti-palm oil lobby
Putrajaya does not appear to realise commodity's economic importance, says former minister.
· 3 years ago
Budget 2021 provides unrealistic financial outlook, say experts
Ong Kian Ming believes govt overlooking long-term impact of Covid-19, not transparent on infrastructure spending.
By Hailey Chung Wee Kye · 3 years ago
Sarawak, Sabah getting crumbs, says Masing
Peninsula’s development funds dwarf Borneo states’ under Budget 2021.
· 3 years ago · 1 comment
Budget seeks to create feel-good factor but vote awaits Muhyiddin
PM’s support in Dewan Rakyat will still be tested with passing of supply bill.
By Ragananthini Vethasalam · 3 years ago
Social media users question funds for propaganda unit while pandemic in full swing
They say the RM85.5 million can be better used to remunerate front-liners or on infrastructure projects.
· 3 years ago · 1 comment
Disburse funds for school repairs quickly, says teachers’ union
Teachers also hope that the money will not be held back by red tape.
By Hailey Chung Wee Kye · 3 years ago
Civil servants union gives nod to Budget 2021
Cuepacs president says generous allocations show government appreciates the people’s hard work.
· 3 years ago
7 key initiatives to boost agriculture sector, food industry
The government has allocated RM410 million to push community farming, fisheries.
· 3 years ago
Education group wants pupils back in the classroom
Giving them laptops will not help with learning nor improve educators' online teaching skills, it says.
By Hailey Chung Wee Kye · 3 years ago