Budget 2013 to prepare economy to face challenges

Source From (The Star Online): http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/6/13/business/11466999&sec=business

Published: on 13 Jun 2012

KUALA LUMPUR: Budget 2013 will prepare the economy to face challenges arising from the current situation in Europe, International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed said.

He said next year’s budget would ensure the Malaysian economy continue to grow at a sustainable level.
Mustapa said it would focus on small and medium enterprises (SMEs), investments and trade.

“In Budget 2012, the Government introduced various programmes to further develop SMEs. I hope these programmes will be continued to help SMEs grow. We hope to introduce new programmes (in Budget 2013),” he said after a the awarding of outstanding service awards in conjunction with the retirement of staff of the International Trade and Industry Ministry.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak will table Budget 2013 in parliament on Sept 28. Najib is also Finance Minister.

On exports, Mustapa said while there were ups and downs, the 5%-6% growth projection for this year was still on track. — Bernama