PRESS STATEMENT

REFSA welcomes the publication of the statement as a step forward in promoting transparency and reducing uncertainty in the fiscal policy sphere. We hope that the PBS reflects the MoF’s concerted effort to continue engaging with civil society so as to promote inclusiveness in policymaking. 

义腾研究中心对预算案前声明的发布表示欢迎，此举在提升财政政策的透明度和减少不确定性因素上迈出了第一步。我们希望预算案前声明能够持续促进财政部与我国民间社会团体的相互合作，同时提升政策制定的包容性。

REFSA stresses that suspension of the special meeting sidelines the parliament as an essential avenue in formulating effective solutions for challenges faced by the people as a result of the pandemic and the continuous implementation of disruptive 'lockdowns'.

Kerajaan perlu melihat parlimen sebagai rakan strategik dan membina kerjasama dua pihak untuk membina semula keyakinan rakyat dan hala tuju negara dalam fasa pemulihan.