PETALING JAYA: While the Health Ministry received the second highest allocation under the unity government’s maiden budget with RM36.3bil, health experts say the allocation falls short of being enough to address the various needs of the healthcare sector. Read full story
Budget to boost economic growth, says Anwar
PETALING JAYA: Budget 2023 will encourage economic growth while ensuring a fairer distribution of the country’s wealth to help Malaysians in need, says Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Read full story
A unique budget for revitalisation
PETALING JAYA: Budget 2023, unlike many earlier ones, is not one that is a continuation of promises laid out in larger umbrella plans like the Malaysia Plans. Read full story
Tax hike but 2.4 million to pay less
KUALA LUMPUR: Income tax has been raised by 0.5 to 2% for those earning between RM100,000 and RM1mil annually under Budget 2023, but it will only affect some 150,000 people. Read full story
‘Cut red tape in school fund distribution’
JOHOR BARU: The RM2.3bil fund allocated through Budget 2023 to carry out upgrading works at schools nationwide should be dispersed quickly without the hassle of bureaucracy. Read full story
Call for asset upgrades
GEORGE TOWN: Despite getting RM50mil from the revised Budget 2023, Fire and Rescue Department staffer Muhammad Syahir Jamaludin hopes that the Federal Government can provide them with the latest equipment to better perform during rescue operations. Read full story
Tackling ‘child porn’ a good move
PETALING JAYA: The special unit to counter child pornography to be set up under the police Sexual, Women and Child Investigation Division (D11) and more funding for One Stop Social Support Centres are long awaited moves, said women’s groups. Read full story
IGP: We are all in one team
KUALA LUMPUR: Senior police officers have been told not to form cliques within the police force. Read full story
On cloud nine flying kites
PASIR GUDANG: After a three-year wait, Australian Roger Martin was finally able to pack his bags and make his way here to take part in the Pasir Gudang World Kite Festival. Read full story