NGO lauds Budget 2021 for setting up 'safety nets' for the people


KUALA LUMPUR: A non-governmental organisation says that Budget 2021 is people-centric as it takes into consideration how the Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted lives and livelihoods.

Malaysians Against Rape, Assault & Snatch Theft (Marah) founder Dave Avran said Budget 2021 lays out several social "safety net" initiatives to help those economically affected by the pandemic, especially the B40 group, by empowering the digital and gig economies.

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