Fiscal Outlook 2021: Budget to focus on boosting recovery

It said RM61bil is allocated for DE in 2021, up by 38% from 2020 to support economic growth, provide better quality of life and living environment focusing on education, healthcare, housing, transportation and public utilities.

KUALA LUMPUR: The government expects 2021 will be a transition year for the country’s economic recovery as it expects growth to be revitalised, together with restored investor and consumer confidence.

In the Fiscal Outlook 2021, it said the Budget allocation will focus on helping recovery including reviving business activities, developing public infrastructure, promoting upskilling and reskilling programmes.