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Scrutinising Budget 2021

Johan Merican, Director of the National Budget Office, Ministry of Finance

17-Nov-20 08:05

Scrutinising Budget 2021

Johan Merican, Director of the National Budget Office at the Ministry of Finance, responds to criticisms about the over-optimistic projected tax revenue; the allocation of RM1 billion for special projects under the Prime Minister's Department; the RM80 million to JASA which has a reputation for engaging in propaganda; the rush to launch EPF's i-Sinar instead of expanding i-Lestari; and what happens if the Budget is not approved.

Produced by: Roshan Kanesan

Presented by: Noelle Lim


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Categories:  Politics,  Law and Legal Matters,  Business Analysis,  Trends and Forecasts,  Markets,  Social Issues

Tags:  budget 2021,  belanjawan 2021,  parliament,  ministry of finance,  tax revenue,  prime minister's department,  epf,  jasa, 


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