Budget 2024: Malaysia presents tighter budget for 2024


KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia on Friday unveiled a tighter budget for 2024, focusing on subsidy rationalisation to strengthen its fiscal position as an economic slowdown puts a strain on government spending.

Here are some highlights from the planned budget:

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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