KUALA LUMPUR:Perikatan Nasional (PN) has expressed full support for the 2021 Budget presented by Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz last Friday.
PN, in a statement today, said the 2021 Budget is a continuation of the four stimulus and economic recovery packages announced by the PN government previously, worth an overall total of RM305 billion.
"The 2021 budget amounting to RM322.5 billion is the largest budget in the history of the country.
"It includes more than RM4.2 billion to reduce the burden of the people, more than RM4 billion to the frontline personnel in the fight against COVID-19 and RM3 billion to generate 500,000 jobs.
"All these are manifestations of the commitment and concern of the PN Government in ensuring the welfare and well-being of the people, regardless of race and religion, continue to be defended in facing the COVID-19 epidemic.
"In this regard, it is very appropriate for all parties to support the Yang di-Pertuan Agong's order to prioritise the people in this very challenging period for the country," the statement said.
It added that the PN government has never compromised in its efforts to protect the people, support businesses and strengthen the economy.
"In this regard, the joint efforts of each party is very important to maintain the momentum of economic recovery for the common good," the statement added.
The statement was signed by the president of the Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) who is also the Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, the president of PAS Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang, the president of Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (STAR) Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan and the president of Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP) Datuk Seri Yong Teck Lee.
Fareez Azman
Tue Nov 10 2020
The 2021 budget was presented by Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz last Friday. BERNAMApic
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
![[COLUMNIST] Trump’s Gaza (pipe) dream](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/51728873693_EMIR.jpg "[COLUMNIST] Trump’s Gaza (pipe) dream")
[COLUMNIST] Trump’s Gaza (pipe) dream
The Gaza plan is dangerous and counter-productive as it's merely another recipe for regional instability.
Sivasangari eyes new career-high in world rankings
After climbing to a career-best world number seven, national women's squash ace S. Sivasangari is determined to keep rising.
Outburst against Steven Sim: DAP will probe if there's a complaint - Loke
DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke says the disciplinary committee has not received any reports related to the incident so far.
US judge will not block Elon Musk from firing federal workers, accessing data
The case raises questions about Musk's apparent unchecked authority as a top deputy to President Donald Trump.
Dozens of false killer whales stranded on remote Australian beach
Rescue crews trying to save the majority of the large dolphins that survived the ordeal, according to authorities.
Trump restricts AP access over Gulf of Mexico issue
The AP, citing editorial standards, says it would continue to use the gulf's established name.
China to fly back 200 nationals rescued from Myanmar scam centres, Thai official says
This is part of a multinational effort to crack down on illegal online operations run from the region.
Somber Tiger Woods back in action in TGL loss to New York GC
Tiger Woods makes his first start since the death of his mother when he competed in a TGL match at Palm Beach Gardens.
Brazil's ex-President Bolsonaro charged in alleged coup plot
A total of 34 people were charged, including several military officials.
Trump and Musk target tax enforcers, rocket scientists, bank regulators for job cuts
Concerns grow over transparency, oversight, and Musk's influence on government operations.