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Do We Need New Taxes?

Oct 17, 2024

An economist believes the budget will NOT introduce any new taxes.  

Professor Emeritus, Dr Barjoyai Bardai says there’s no need, because our economy remains on a strong footing, and will stay that way into 2026.  

He reckons the budget should instead focus on boosting domestic demand, and improving household income.  

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Medical experts are hoping for an increase in the number of public health facilities and staff under Budget 2025.  

Public health expert, Datuk Dr Zainal Ariffin Omar says this will help address public complaints about long waiting times at government clinics and hospitals.  

So far, the Health Ministry has been trying to deal with the issue by extending the opening hours of its health clinics, to reduce congestion at hospital emergency wards. 

PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will present Budget 2025 in Parliament tomorrow. 

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Elsehwre, the Social Welfare Department’s portal says around 4 thousand people are still at flood shelters in Pahang, Perak and Kedah, while a dozen people are still displaced in Melaka.  

Meanwhile Zoo Negara says none of its animals were affected by Tuesday’s flash flooding in the Klang Valley.