Sabah continues to post the highest number of cases nationwide with 1,199 cases

Rajiv Rishyakaran: By subsidising the cost of testing, we would be able to test more people with symptoms which leads to early detection, and provide peace of mind to our residents.

“Better job prospects on an improving economy will also improve household spending, as well as recovery in tourism-related sectors will contribute to better private consumption next year,” MoF wrote.

The government's Covid-19 stimulus packages are expected to contribute over four percentage points to GDP growth, according to the Economic Report, noting that the government's all four stimulus packages, comprising fiscal and non-fiscal measures, totalled RM305 billion or 21% of the nation's GDP.

The country’s fiscal deficit is anticipated to widen to 6% of GDP due to the implementation of economic stimulus packages and recovery plans, in addition to a lower GDP estimate and global crude oil prices.

“[Malaysia’s] labour market [is] showing signs of recovery,” the MoF said.

The increase was mainly due to a sharp contraction in GDP during the first half of the year, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) said in its Economic Outlook 2021 report.

The mission involved 10 firefighters from the Bukit Mertajam Fire and Rescue Department. 

Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amiruddin Shari: Our purpose is to hand over the land to the federal government for the rehabilitation area of the Indah Water treatment plant, but due to technological development, the land is not used as intended.

With Budget 2021 set to be even bigger, what can we expect from the mother of all Budgets this year?