Winners and losers from Budget 2021


KUALA LUMPUR (Bloomberg) -- Malaysia unveiled its biggest-ever budget to help the virus-ravaged economy get back on track for rapid growth.

Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s government allocated RM322.5bil billion for total expenditure next year, which it hopes will help the economy rebound with growth of 6.5%-7.5%. The administration also proposed a cut in personal income taxes, handed out monetary aid and eased costs for first-time home buyers.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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