Malaysian Government to Focus on Expansionary 2021 Budget to Revive Economy: Prime Minister

The Malaysian Government will present an expansionary 2021 Budget to ensure business continuity, economic revival and support to people amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin.

Speaking during a television interview on the upcoming 2021 Budget, Muhyiddin stated that the priority focus of the budget will be combatting the health perspective of the COVID-19 pandemic by channelling funds towards handling the pandemic and supporting front-liners. Other areas of focus in the upcoming budget will include supporting vulnerable individuals and micro-enterprises and to stimulate economic activities in order to provide job opportunities and business activities to drive growth and recovery in 2021....