KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 – The tabling of the Budget 2025 by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Oct 18 will take centre stage at the Third Meeting of the Third Session of the 15th Parliament, which will convene for 35 days starting this Monday (Oct 14) and continuing until Dec 12.
The budget, themed ‘Ekonomi MADANI, Negara Makmur, Rakyat Sejahtera,’ marks the third budget presented by the MADANI Government under Anwar’s leadership and is the final budget under the 12th Malaysia Plan (2021-2025), paving the way for the upcoming 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) over the next five years.
Anwar, who is also the Minister of Finance, has previously stated that the 2025 Budget will introduce more economic structural reforms aimed at ensuring that the benefits of faster economic growth are shared by as many people as possible.
A ministerial briefing session regarding the issue of GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) is scheduled for Tuesday, the second day of the parliamentary sitting.
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail reportedly said that the purpose of the briefing is to create an opportunity for Members of Parliament (MPs) to engage in debate, as well as to serve as a platform for the public to access authentic information and updates on the matter.
Meanwhile, the Dewan Negara is scheduled to convene from Dec 2 to 19.
