Payments to be made by April, says prime minister

PM says ready to hear critics’ opinions on reduced funding
RM3 bil for new permanent appointments, contracts for over 1,500 medical, dental, pharmacy officers

PM says many of those affected by pandemic still recovering
High-income earners, however, to see their rates rise between 0.5% and 2%, says PM
PM tables RM64 bil in subsidies, aids, incentives to help rakyat navigate challenges
For those in hardcore poverty, govt will give RM2,500 cash, RM600 in food baskets, vouchers
The National Wakaf Land Committee will be set up to ensure the Islamic social finance sector’s growth by 2030
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says such works will be renegotiated under open tender, saving nation RM3 bil
No-go for new Kulim stop as focus is on increasing capacity to existing terminals
PM says Putrajaya will focus on more progressives taxes for those who can afford

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim highlights challenges, issues regarding nation's finances