PTPTN loan discounts ease financial burden, instil financial discipline
Borrowers say the education loan repayment incentives in Budget 2023 have helped reduce their financial stress and manage loan delinquencies.
End in sight to lift woes, PPR residents grateful to govt
The initiative, which comes with an RM50 million allocation, is aimed at enhancing the comfort of People's Housing Projects residents.
Hike in allowance shows govt values Kafa teachers
The initiative, implemented with an additional allocation of more than RM40 million, is expected to benefit 35,000 al-Quran and Fardu Ain teachers.
Budget 2023 boosts TVET sector for SPM 2022 leavers
The youth are encouraged to leverage the TVET initiatives allocated in the budget as viable alternatives to traditional academic routes.
MyPSV programme to produce competent drivers and help the low-income group
The programme, implemented with an allocation of RM2 million, is expected to benefit 4,000 candidates.
Aidilfitri aid, tax relief extension as PM adds to budget initiatives
Anwar Ibrahim announces the additions in tabling the budget for a second reading today.
Is this political revenge, Muhyiddin asks on lack of budget aid for Felda settlers
He questions the government's treatment of the settlers whom he says were seen as supporting Perikatan Nasional at the recent polls.
Define 'luxury', experts say ahead of tax on pricey goods
Without a fixed definition, they say, the scope of the tax might change over time, affecting more items and consumers.
Anwar defends lack of salary increments for civil servants in budget
The prime minister says increments could lead to a budget deficit, and that the priority now is to help the hardcore poor.
Talks on MySejahtera purchase to be raised in Dewan Rakyat
Questions will also be asked about congestion at immigration offices due to passport-related matters, and the steps taken to help gig economy workers.
Anwar's budget big on slogans but no real benefit to country, says think tank
The Center for Market Education says the narrative in the budget is populist without any strategy on meaningful tax reforms.
Don't forget digital development, teachers say on budget
They say that digital infrastructure and a greater investment in teachers are a crucial part of achieving a world-class education system.
