Lee Lam Thye: Budget 2021 shows govt cares for the people


KUALA LUMPUR: The RM322.5bil Budget 2021 is a reflection of a caring and people-centric budget to address the Covid-19 pandemic and the economic crisis confronting our nation.

Alliance for Safe Community chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye (pic) said such a budget was necessary to rescue Malaysians and help rebuild lives, particularly those from low- and middle-income groups, traders and small businesses facing financial hardship.

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