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Budget 2023 to focus on people’s wellbeing: PM

Key areas include job creation, wage increase, business survival

Updated 4 years ago · Published on 23 Aug 2022 2:17PM

Budget 2023 to focus on people’s wellbeing: PM
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob says that the upcoming Budget 2023 will put the people’s wellbeing at its core by taking into consideration the challenges that await next year, – The Vibes file pic, August 23, 2022

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

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