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2009 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS:
What's in it for you (1 )
These are highlights of the 2009 Budget announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.

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DEWAN DISPATCHES: Don’t laugh! It’s looks and feels like a ‘general election’ budget...
Budget 2009 for well-being of all Malaysians
Malaysia’s Q2 GDP grows 6.3 per cent
Graft in Puspakom: How the ACA cracked it wide open...
Damansara Heights landslide: Residents fear project may get someone killed
Damansara Heights landslide: Developer blamed for 'not giving complete report'
Damansara Heights landslide: Mayor avoids questions about project's approval
Damansara Heights landslide: Staying put and want firm to leave
Graft in Puspakom: Puspakom deploys more men but queues build up

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Video: Najib comments on loyalty "pledge" by Sabah and Sarawak BN MPs Aug 30, 01:15
Video: Najib, Shahrir and Muhammad comment on Budget 2009 Aug 30, 00:57
Video: Anwar, Guan Eng and Khalid comment on Budget 2009 Aug 30, 00:42
Budget 2009: Fighting inflation Aug 29, 19:10
Budget 2009: Excise duty on cigarettes up from three to 18 sen per stick Aug 29, 19:09
Budget Reactions:MADA farmers promise to increase production Aug 29, 19:09
Additional RM300 million allocation for Iskandar Aug 29, 18:58
Business-friendly budget despite tough economic conditions Aug 29, 18:46
Proposed exemptions for import duty and sales tax for essential goods Aug 29, 18:44
Budget 2009: No tax for travel allowance Aug 29, 19:10
Budget to enhance purchasing power Aug 29, 18:42
Budget 2009: Incentives for SMEs to improve cashflow Aug 29, 18:31
Budget 2009: 100 percent exemption of import duty and 50 per cent of excise duty on CBU hybrid cars Aug 29, 18:31
Court of Appeal upholds death sentence for killer of singer Along Aug 29, 18:26
Budget 2009: RM720 minimum pension from next year Aug 29, 18:24
Budget 2009: Toll and road tax cuts for buses and taxis Aug 29, 18:45
Budget 2009: Government proposes to slash duties on new CBU hybrid cars Aug 29, 18:20
Budget 2009: Tax incentives for SMEs Aug 29, 18:18
Budget 2009: Government proposes import duty and sales tax exemption for renewable energy Aug 29, 17:46
Budget 2009: Expanding the social safety net Aug 29, 17:36
Budget 2009: Civil servants get better terms for staff housing loans Aug 29, 17:34
Budget 2009: RM35 billion for public transportation improvement Aug 29, 17:32
Budget 2009: Chicken and duck farms get 60 per cent reinvestment allowance Aug 29, 17:31
Budget 2009: RM13.7 billion allocated to enhance health facilities Aug 29, 17:29
Labour market expected to be stable Aug 29, 17:28
Vehicles inspected by syndicate will be recalled for inspection Aug 29, 17:25
Public transportation usage increases due to fuel price hike Aug 29, 17:23
Agriculture sector expects 3.6 per cent growth this year Aug 29, 17:21
Change lifestyle to manage high oil prices Aug 29, 17:18
Budget 2009: Government allocates RM50 million for RSPO Fund Aug 29, 17:17
Tourism industry continues to spur growth in services sector Aug 29, 17:15
Rice production expected to meet 86 pct of nation’s needs by 2010 Aug 29, 16:55
Islamic banking expanding rapidly Aug 29, 16:55
Economic growth momentum will continue with GDP expanding at 5.4 pct, says Abdullah Aug 29, 16:57
Food crop sub-sector sees 6.2 pct growth per annum Aug 29, 16:55
Govt to assist the poor and Bumi entrepreneurs Aug 29, 16:38
Non-financial public enterprises expected to perform well and remain resilient Aug 29, 16:55
Govt to continue to manage economy prudently Aug 29, 16:35
Monetary policy response to changes in growth and inflation outlook Aug 29, 16:54
Domestic demand to expand 6.1 pct amid challenging environment Aug 29, 16:56
Budget deficit of 4.8 pct in 2008 to decline to 3.6 pct in 2009 Aug 29, 16:54
Federal govt expenditure expected to jump to RM205.899 billion Aug 29, 16:54
Malaysians in Colombo await Merdeka cheer Aug 29, 15:41
Discounts for settlements of traffic fines in Pahang Aug 29, 15:36
Shafie happy with Merdeka Day preparations Aug 29, 15:32
Winston Peters quits as NZ foreign minister Aug 29, 14:57
Four Indon robbers shot dead Aug 29, 15:44
BURSA MALAYSIA UPDATE: 12.30 P.M. Aug 29, 13:07
Fairfax journalists on strike over job cuts and pay negotiations Aug 29, 11:58
BURSA MALAYSIA UPDATE: 11.30 A.M. Aug 29, 11:57
Malacca plans a grand Merdeka Day celebration Aug 29, 11:53
BURSA MALAYSIA UPDATE: 10.30 A.M. Aug 29, 10:52
KLCI futures contracts higher in early trading Aug 29, 10:24
KL shares open firmer in early trade Aug 29, 09:59

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