Election-related goodies expected


PETALING JAYA: The allocation for Budget 2023 may not be significantly different than the massive RM332.1bil allocated under the previous year’s Supply Bill, economists say as they expect election goodies to be part of the spending plan.

The election year Budget could see more cash aids and grants being dished out.

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