M’sians hope for more financial help

Hopeful: (From left) Thamil Arasee, Hafizah and Ngui are among citizens who are looking forward to good news in Budget 2021

GEORGE TOWN: The high cost of education and low salary of graduates are among several causes of concern for the people, with many looking forward to some good news in the coming Budget 2021.

Senior bank executive S. Thamil Arasee said she had to set aside money for her three children, aged between 17 and 22, for their studies.“Higher education is expensive nowadays, so some form of aid from the government, at least at the diploma level, will be helpful.