The flip side of Anwar's PR blitz
While no effort seems to have been spared in promoting his new image as the prime minister, the build-up of expectations could backfire, a communications expert warns.
New budget to consider manifestos of all parties in govt, says deputy finance minister
Ahmad Maslan says the budget for 2023 is expected to be tabled on Feb 24.
PM to table mini budget in Dewan Rakyat
Budget 2023, which was prepared by the previous government, was not approved or debated in the Dewan Rakyat following the dissolution of Parliament on Oct 10.
Majority of Japanese oppose raising taxes to fund military expansion, reports say
The government's five-year tax plan, once unthinkable in pacifist Japan, would make the country the world's third-biggest military spender after the US and China, based on current budgets.
UK budget predicted to be a nightmare before Christmas
Finance Minister Jeremy Hunt will present his crucial budget in parliament, alongside official economic and inflation forecasts – with recent data signalling a grim outlook.
2023 budget to be presented again before year-end, says Ismail
The prime minister says it must be debated and approved in the Dewan Rakyat so that the essence of the federal budget can be implemented.
PN ready to take on Umno 'arrogance' after 'wasteful' budget process, says Azmin
The Perikatan Nasional information chief says the recent developments show that Umno has failed to empathise with the people.
PH 'no choice' but to support Budget 2023
This is despite the fact that doing so would put Barisan Nasional in a positive light.
Budget allocation for marketing a drop in the bucket, say hotel players
While the total allocation of RM1.6 billion will help boost the tourism industry, many factors need to be taken into consideration, they say.
TIN to boost revenue source, tax cuts offer relief
Individual income tax rates will be cut while incentives will be continued for a number of areas.
We'll discuss GST but not this year, says Zafrul
Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz says any discussion on the consumption tax will depend on the state of the economy.
Education sector continues to get lion's share of budget
A total of RM55.6 billion has been allocated to the ministry compared to RM52.6 billion the year before.