KUALA LUMPUR (July 30, 2012): The
government will conclude detailed discussions on the 18 focus areas for the
Budget 2013 by the end of this week, Deputy Finance Minister, Datuk Donald Lim
Siang Chai said.
To date, 15 areas have been
discussed, and another three would be deliberated at the next meeting slated
for the end of this week, he said.
“Among the areas are small and
medium enterprises, green technology, affordable housing and the urban
transformation plan,” he told reporters after launching the Adamas Franchise
Concept Outlet, a wedding planning consultancy firm, here today.
Lim said all proposals tendered
by organisations and the public for consideration in the annual budget are
being scrutinised, and the outcome will only be known when the Prime Minister
and Finance Minister, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak tables the Budget 2013 in
Parliament on Sept 28.
On a possible announcement on the
goods and services tax (GST) as well as a slash in corporate tax, he said: “As
far as these issues are concerned, there is feedback from many quarters. We are
taking into account all suggestions and the next step is to consult will all
the stakeholders.” — Bernama
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