DAP today unveiled its shadow budget dubbed the “Malaysian First” budget. The shadow budget, released two days ahead of the tabling of the official budget 2008, among others, promised a ‘fair wage’ policy and ‘Malaysia bonus’ for the low-income group.
The 52-page budget was presented by party secretary-general Lim Guan Eng and his economic advisor Tony Pua at the Parliament building. Several DAP MPs, including Opposition Leader Lim Kit Siang, were also present. [Malaysiakini]
You can read some of the excerpts via Wengsan or download the full report here (download link no longer available).
What if its not approve? Whats next?
It is not going to get approved by government if it’s what you mean.
DAP is doing this to show that they can be an administrative force instead of purely an opposition party… the DAP budget is seeking readers (common citizens) approval and not Parliament’s.
I am still in progress of reading it, can’t comment much… just want to help spreading the words… it’s a positive progress for DAP after all.
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