PUTRAJAYA – The government will ensure that the 2023 Budget is being prepared with people’s wellbeing at its core by taking into consideration the challenges that await next year, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
He said among the main focus of the budget is to ensure post-Covid-19 recovery, which will include the creation of jobs, an increase in income and the survival of businesses.
“In facing the global uncertainty, Budget 2023 also focuses on the people by improving the social protection system and increasing the wellbeing of the people through quality healthcare service and education system,” he said.
Speaking at the closing of the 2023 Budget Consultation programme at the Finance Ministry here today, Ismail said the government would also pay attention to a safe and comfortable living environment by emphasising inclusive and sustainable development.
“This aims at enabling all members of Keluarga Malaysia to benefit from the country’s development now and in the future regardless of community and residential areas,” he said. – Bernama, August 23, 2022
