Special Appreciation For The People Yesterday Takes Into Account Country's Fiscal Capacity
It was also in addition to what had been planned in Budget 2025, senior press secretary to the prime minister, Tunku Nashrul Abaidah said at the Prime Minister's Office's daily briefing which was streamed live via Anwar Ibrahim's Facebook and PMO Malaysia's Facebook today.
Yesterday, Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister, announced several major initiatives as a sign of the MADANI Government's appreciation to the people, including a one-off RM100 grant under the SARA programme to all citizens aged 18 and above.
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