Why did Budget 2021 exclude financial help for non-B40 groups?

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Budget 2021 Did Not Explicitly Detail Financial Aid for Non-B40 Groups, Drawing Criticism

Budget 2021, as presented in Parliament, faced criticism for its perceived lack of direct financial assistance for groups beyond the B40 income bracket, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This omission led to concerns that the budget did not adequately address the widespread economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic across all societal levels.
Loan Moratorium Extension Suggested for All

Michael Tiang, a youth leader from the Sarawak United People's Party (SUPP), highlighted that while assistance for the B40 group is appreciated, the pandemic's economic fallout has affected all segments of society. He proposed that the existing automatic loan moratorium, currently available to the B40 and micro industries, should be extended to all citizens and businesses to provide broader relief.
Questioning Allocation to Jasa

Datuk John Lau Pang Heng of the Sarawak Patriots Association (SPA) raised concerns regarding the RM81.5 million allocated to Jabatan Hal Ehwal Khas (Jasa). He questioned the necessity and past utilization of this allocation, suggesting that Jasa had previously been employed as a political instrument rather than solely for explaining government initiatives.
Lack of Support for Crime Prevention NGOs Noted

Lau also pointed out the absence of specific budget allocations for non-governmental organisations (NGOs) actively involved in crime prevention efforts. He cited the Sarawak Community Policing Association (SCPA) as an example of an organisation that has successfully collaborated with authorities to reduce crime, often relying on its own solicited funds for community policing programmes.

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