Budget 2018: Goodies for the disabled, childcare boost


  • Nation
  • Friday, 27 Oct 2017

PETALING JAYA: Local authorities must make it compulsory for new office buildings to have childcare facilities, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak (pic).

In his Budget 2018 speech, Najib also said that any Malaysian born between January 1, 2018 and 2022 will be entitled for an “initial savings fund” worth RM200 through the Amanah Saham unit at the Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB).

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RM12.33/month

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