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Hot Topics Wrapper 5/4/2021 Bernama - Budget 2021 A Catalyst For Country's Economy, Saviour For Those Affected By COVID-19 - Ministers wrapper Bahasa Malaysia Hot Topics A+ A A- Touchpoints Budget 2021 Budget 2021 Speech Fiscal Outlook and Federal Government Revenue Estimates 2021 Search - K2 Search - Categories Search - Contacts Search - Content Search - News Feeds Search - Web Links Search - Advanced Menu Main Ministry's Prole Finance Minister wwwold.treasury.gov.my/index.php/en/gallery-activities/news/item/7265-bernama-budget-2021-a-catalyst-for-country-s-economy,-saviour-for-those-affected-by-covid-19-ministers.html 1/7 5/4/2021 Bernama - Budget 2021 A Catalyst For Country's Economy, Saviour For Those Affected By COVID-19 - Ministers Deputy Minister of Finance Secretary General Chief Information Ocer Treasury's Prole Divisions & Units History Organization Chart Publication Calendar Gallery Activities Client's Charter Contact Us Sta Directory FAQs Home Gallery Activities News Bernama - Budget 2021 A Catalyst For Country's Economy, Saviour For Those Aected By COVID-19 - Ministers Friday, Nov 06 2020 wwwold.treasury.gov.my/index.php/en/gallery-activities/news/item/7265-bernama-budget-2021-a-catalyst-for-country-s-economy,-saviour-for-those-affected-by-covid-19-ministers.html 2/7 5/4/2021 Bernama - Budget 2021 A Catalyst For Country's Economy, Saviour For Those Affected By COVID-19 - Ministers MOF Services BUSINESS Online AGENCY Services MOF Mobile STAFF Application Microsite e- KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 - Budget 2021 tabled by Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Participation Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz in the Dewan Rakyat today has been described as & Feedback a catalyst for the country's economy and a saviour for those aected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong said the RM300 million Statistics & allocation for the MY30 travel pass and new RM5 per month unlimited travel Performance pass for school students, for example, could ease the nancial burden of consumers and parents during this challenging time. Links "The provision of training and re-employment programme for 8,000 sta involved in the aviation sector (which is the worst aected by COVID-19) will Agency provide new job opportunities for them to ensure a more secure future," he said in a statement today. Contact Wee said public transport system development projects such as the Rapid Transit System Link (RTS Link) from Johor Bahru, Johor to Woodlands, Us Singapore; MRT3 (Mass Rapid Transit) in the Klang Valley and the Gemas-Johor Ministry of Bahru Electried Double-Track Railway will also help catalyse the economy, Finance Malaysia while increasing the eciency of the country's transportation system. No. 5 Persiaran wwwold.treasury.gov.my/index.php/en/gallery-activities/news/item/7265-bernama-budget-2021-a-catalyst-for-country-s-economy,-saviour-for-those-affected-by-covid-19-ministers.html 3/7 5/4/2021 Bernama - Budget 2021 A Catalyst For Country's Economy, Saviour For Those Affected By COVID-19 - Ministers Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein said his ministry would Perdana Presint 2, utilise the RM778 million announced in the Budget to defend Malaysia's Federal interests as well as help the government succeed in terms of tackling the Government COVID-19 pandemic. Administrative Centre, Hishammuddin said the allocation would also be used to strengthen the role of 62592 WP Malaysian Representative Oces abroad as well as the welfare of the ministry’s PUTRAJAYA sta worldwide. Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican described 03-8000 8000 the budget as being comprehensive, with a serious emphasis on youth and 03-88823893 / sports development. 03-88823894 Reezal Merican was thankful that his ministry's views were considered in the Budget, which paid due attention to eorts to develop and restore sports ecosystem post-COVID-19. Senior Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the Budget proved the government's commitment to continuing with the Pan Borneo Highway in Sabah and Sarawak, including the 21-km Serusop to Pituru package which was considered a 'missing link' in the project. "The Budget also encourages the use of technology in the construction sector, in line with the ministry's aspiration to 'Digitise the National Construction Sector' beginning in 2021,” he added. Meanwhile, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba said the allocation for the health sector is expected to help the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) develop and expand the public health approach and primary healthcare, especially in the ght against COVID-19. He said the allocation of RM 31.94 billion was also a boon to the ministry’s long- term plans to inculcate a healthy lifestyle among Malaysians. “We thank the government because in 2020, a total of RM1.8 billion had been provided as part of the ‘whole government approach’ in dealing with COVID-19 wwwold.treasury.gov.my/index.php/en/gallery-activities/news/item/7265-bernama-budget-2021-a-catalyst-for-country-s-economy,-saviour-for-those-affected-by-covid-19-ministers.html 4/7 5/4/2021 Bernama - Budget 2021 A Catalyst For Country's Economy, Saviour For Those Affected By COVID-19 - Ministers and another RM1 billion has been allocated in 2021 for us to step up screenings and improving public health with the supply of screening kits and reagents. He was also grateful for the disbursement of RM600 allowance a month to frontliners until the end of the pandemic in recognition of their services. Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan said the Budget was a shot in the arm for the country's employment sector aected by COVID-19, including the Wage Subsidy programme, which was extended for another three months to help companies continue operations and avoid job losses. "A total of RM1.5 billion is allocated for this programme, and it gives employees condence with regards to employment opportunities," he said, adding that the programme had helped 2.7 million employees and more than 330,000 employers as of Oct 31. Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun said Budget 2021 was also women-friendly and cared for the vulnerable, including special programmes for Bumiputera women. "Besides that, guidance programme, especially in the aspects of packaging and labeling, marketing strategies and business technical guidance will also be provided to more than 2,000 women entrepreneurs through the Micro Entrepreneur Business Development Programme or BizMe," he said. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri meanwhile said the Budget would indirectly enable more parties to contribute to the growth of the tourism, arts and culture industry, as well as for the ministry to plan more sustainable and competitive strategies in revitalising the industry. Environment and Water Minister Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man also praised the Budget for its signicant emphasis on ensuring the sustainability of the environment and water in the country. "An allocation of RM40 million over ve years will be used to improve the monitoring aspect to ensure that environmental criminals are brought to wwwold.treasury.gov.my/index.php/en/gallery-activities/news/item/7265-bernama-budget-2021-a-catalyst-for-country-s-economy,-saviour-for-those-affected-by-covid-19-ministers.html 5/7 5/4/2021 Bernama - Budget 2021 A Catalyst For Country's Economy, Saviour For Those Affected By COVID-19 - Ministers justice," he said. Housing and Local Government Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin also expressed appreciation over an increase in the allowance for more than 1,900 Auxiliary Fire Ocers from RM6 to RM8 per hour beginning next year. "Taking into account the welfare and well-being of the people, I view Budget 2021 which was tabled today - especially for the Ministry of Housing and Local Government - as a budget that is inclusive, comprehensive and centered around the welfare of the people and the country's economic recovery," she said. Meanwhile, Energy and Natural Resources Minister Datuk Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said her ministry will optimise the allocation given to implement various programmes next year to ensure the sustainability of the electricity supply industry and governance of natural resources for the well-being of the country. "The Ministry will continue to be committed in managing electricity supply strategically by optimising renewable energy and energy eciency to ensure reliable, aordable and sustainable electricity supply," he said. -- Bernama Privacy Policy | Security Policy | Disclaimer | Site Map | Help | Archives | Poll © Copyright Reserved 2020 Ministry of Finance Malaysia. Last Updated: 4 May 2021 | Total Visitor: 27637216 Joomla! Debug Console Session wwwold.treasury.gov.my/index.php/en/gallery-activities/news/item/7265-bernama-budget-2021-a-catalyst-for-country-s-economy,-saviour-for-those-affected-by-covid-19-ministers.html 6/7 5/4/2021 Bernama - Budget 2021 A Catalyst For Country's Economy, Saviour For Those Affected By COVID-19 - Ministers Prole Information Memory Usage Database Queries wwwold.treasury.gov.my/index.php/en/gallery-activities/news/item/7265-bernama-budget-2021-a-catalyst-for-country-s-economy,-saviour-for-those-affected-by-covid-19-ministers.html 7/7.
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