PM: Cutting govt spending is the priority


PUTRAJAYA: The Finance Ministry is reviewing the previous government’s Budget 2018 to hopefully reduce expenditure, says Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

He said the ministry was looking into the “mid-term” budget, as he has ordered it to be examined closely to determine “priorities, needs, et cetera”.

Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM5/month

Billed as RM5/month for the 1st 6 months then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Nation

Sabah set to sell carbon credits through Kuamut project
20 Malaysians to join Freedom Flotilla Coalition mission to Gaza
Chegubard, Papagomo summoned to give statements over social media posts
Sembrong Dam to be upgraded to address water woes in Kluang
Three nabbed for robbing varsity students in Pagoh
Court rejects 1MDB’s bid to transfer Arul Kanda, Irwan’s US$6.5bil case to another judge
Middle East crisis: No instruction yet to bring back state-sponsored students, says Abang Jo
Perak proposes new highway linking Tanjung Malim and Lumut
Three killed, three more injured in seven-vehicle pile-up
Sabah couple charged with causing hurt to two boys

Others Also Read