Budget 2025 passed in Dewan Rakyat

Budget 2025 passed in Dewan Rakyat

The bill was passed after 12 days of debate and committee-level winding-up sessions.

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Budget 2025 was tabled in the Dewan Rakyat on Oct 18 with an allocation of RM421 billion – the largest in Malaysia’s history. (Bernama pic)
KUALA LUMPUR:
The Supply Bill (Budget) 2025 was passed in the Dewan Rakyat today by a majority voice vote.

The decision was announced by Shahar Abdullah (BN-Paya Besar) who temporarily chaired the session.

The bill was passed after 12 days of debate and committee-level winding-up sessions, which began on Nov 13 for each ministry.

Earlier, finance minister II Amir Hamzah Azizan tabled the bill for its third reading.

The Dewan Rakyat passed the Supply Bill 2025 at the policy level on Nov 12 following eight days of debate starting Oct 21, and a four-day winding-up session beginning Nov 6.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim presented Budget 2025 on Oct 18, unveiling an allocation of RM421 billion – the largest in Malaysia’s history.

Strategically aligned with the Madani economy framework, the budget prioritises attracting high-quality investments, creating business opportunities, and implementing projects to enhance public well-being while safeguarding the affordability of essential goods and services.

The Dewan Rakyat session will resume tomorrow.

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