Budget 2021 passed, Opposition's attempts for bloc vote fail (updated)


KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Rakyat has passed Budget 2021 despite two attempts for bloc voting called by Opposition lawmakers.

Opposition MPs called for bloc voting at the committee stage and after the third reading for Budget 2021, with 111 MPs voting aye and 108 nay in both instances. Only one MP was absent from voting.

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Budget 2021 , Committee stage , Bloc vote

   

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