Budget 2021 policy stage passed in voice vote


KUALA LUMPUR: There was a sense of relief among Perikatan Nasional lawmakers after the policy stage of Budget 2021 was passed with a voice vote at 3.24pm in Parliament on Thursday (Nov 26).

The RM322.5bil federal budget, the nation's largest ever, was passed despite a call by the Opposition for bloc voting.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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