Bajet 2011 in brief; Lagu Tema: Puncak Angkasa by Nik Irfan & Caprice

I put the ones that affect me and my family the most and relevant to my field/job : Human Capital / Human Resources Development.

*RM576 mil allocated for scholarships fo those wishing to further their studies, especially to doctorate level.

Special Innovation Unit (UNIK), better promotion opportunities for academics.

*Lecturers can be considered for promotion for highest grades as well as conferred Premier Professor without holding admin positions

*Income per capita will increase 6.1 percent to 28,000 ringgit while incomes in terms of purchasing power parity to $16,000. These estimates are based on moderate inflation of 2 percent to 3 percent and low unemployment rate of 3.5 percent.

*Wage council to be set up to determine rate and mechanisme for minimum pay. (Since my master time, this issue is doubted for its feasibility)

*Fully paid maternity leave, 90 days from the current 60 days

*Government will contibue to reduce the number of foreign workers. Mandatory for employers to produce health insurance for their foreign workers

*RM60 mil for state Skills development Training Centers

Housing loan for civil servants increased to a maximum of RM450K

First time house buyers who earn less than RM3k get a full loan without paying the 10% downpayment.

*40 1Malaysia taska to assist education for early childhood. (PERMATA initiated by our first lady has stole the limelight recently, at my college, Diploma in Early Childhood Education is at high demand in accordance of the emphasis to strengthen human capital development at early basis) Best dpt jadi isteri Prime Minister, paling2, kita punya program boleh sound2 kat suami sendiri.

No tax on all handphones. (nasib baik belum beli handphone mahal ..hehe)

Toll takkan naik in 5 years period, (time dia umum, ingatkan turun harga tol, okla daripada takda, but I cannot feel this, sini takde toll :))

*RM15.2 bil to build new hospitals and increase the number of doctors, nurses and supplies of medicine and equipment. Anoter 25 1Malaysia clinic will be established

RM213 mil to enhance proficiency in BM and English

The Government proposes that the rate of service tax be increased from 5 to 6 percent. 

P/S:* Human Capital Development areas

Yesterday evening, I went to Delizze for potato salad, tp dah habis :( so I ordered frenzy prawn salad with orange, LAZAT! 


*update pic salad.he