Budget 2025 to address inflation, boost wages, says PM

The Madani government will address the issue of inflation in Budget 2025, which will be tabled on Oct 18, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said.

Anwar noted that while the prices of goods such as edible oil, petrol and flour are relatively cheaper in Malaysia compared to regional peers, there remains a need to focus on improving income levels.

“The level of income has not increased, (amid) an increase in productivity or investments. We must address this issue; I’ve done this with the civil service. We raised civil servants’ salaries...