Five things you may have missed in Budget 2021


WITH the current political climate and ongoing Parliament drama, it is no surprise that Budget 2021, aka the “Covid-19 Budget”, is unlike any other.

Announced on Nov 6, the intrigues, critiques and assessments over Budget 2021 are still strong. It’s akin to the description in ‘Goldilocks and the Three Bears’ – is it too conservative? Too populist? Or just right?

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Danial Rahman

Danial Rahman

Danial Rahman shares insights on LinkedIn and welcomes feedback at danialrahman0330@gmail.com.

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