Johari: Budget 2018 to spur technology sector


Minister of Finance II Datuk Johari Abdul Ghani luncheon keynote address at the 21st Malaysian Capital Market Summit in Seri Pacific Hotel,Kuala Lumpur.SAMUEL ONG / THE STAR, 1ST NOVEMBER 2016.

PUTRAJAYA: Budget 2018 will emphasise on the need to provide tax incentives that focus on the development of the fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0).

Second Finance Minister Datuk Johari Abdul Ghani (pic) said this would be in line with the government's effort to promote high-technology industries and minimise dependency on manpower.

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