IT APPEARS the Finance Ministry is reaching out to the public for their suggestions on the upcoming national budget.
With promises of empowering the Malaysia Madani initiative, are they genuinely soliciting feedback from everyday citizens?
Could your ideas shape the country's financial future?
Verdict:
TRUE
The Finance Ministry has welcomed suggestions and opinions from the public for Budget 2025 aimed at empowering Malaysia Madani. Citizens are encouraged to visit the official website at https://belanjawan.mof.gov.my/ms/ or scan the provided QR code to submit their ideas.
This initiative is part of the government's effort to involve the community in the decision-making process and ensure that the budget reflects the needs and aspirations of the people.
Previously, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that reducing the cost of living was part of Budget 2025's aims as it was the government's duty to alleviate this burden.
"Even though I can say that our sugar, oil, flour, and cooking oil are among the cheapest, Malaysians still feel the strain.
"Therefore, this Budget will not only address the issues we have been discussing but will also tackle the problems posed by cartels, monopolies, and the factors driving up prices. We must address all these issues," he said during his speech at the Finance Ministry's monthly assembly on Tuesday (Aug 6).
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