00:00Today, we have heard the announcement of the third Madani Spending by the Prime Minister,
00:08the Ministry of Finance.
00:10If we look at it, the focus is on defending the economy of the people,
00:14raising the salaries of the people, and strengthening the framework of the Madani economy.
00:19And it is certain that if we look at it,
00:22a lot has increased compared to last year or the previous years.
00:29In fact, we also see that a lot of effort has been made to strengthen the concept of justice,
00:35which is to provide assistance to those who deserve it.
00:40In addition to that, we also see an overall commitment from the government
00:48to reduce deficits, reduce debts, including new loans.
00:55And also, we cannot deny that in addition to the increase in salaries for public officials,
01:04a progressive salary base and the establishment of a new minimum wage
01:11proves that the government's efforts to raise the floor
01:20and ensure that the income of the people increases will become a reality next year, God willing.
01:26And of course, on the part of the Ministry of Communications,
01:29we will make an effort to ensure that all the announcements that have been made
01:34will reach all corners of the country.
01:37And for this purpose, among other things, we, through the Ministry of Finance and the Madani Committee,
01:43will make sure that all more than 50 announcements that have been made by the Prime Minister
01:51will be understood and implemented so that the entire community will get this information.
02:00Not only on social media, but also on Akaun B.
02:03Rabbi, what are the main differences between the budget this time and the previous budget?
02:09One of the main differences, I see, is the increase that has been given to Sabah and Sarawak.
02:20It has increased from 300 million to 600 million for each country.
02:26This is a significant increase.
02:29We also see, as an example, the establishment of a new minimum wage.
02:34It will allow the people in general to enjoy the increase in wages,
02:42along with the progressive wages that will be continued.
02:46And also, the use of KWSP in conjunction with foreign workers.
02:53This is also a very different thing compared to the past,
02:58but it is in line with what may have happened in other countries, including Singapore.
03:03So we see, this is an important priority.
03:07Also, the establishment of a levy mechanism to reduce dependence on foreign workers.
03:14So we see, in general, what the Madani government is trying to do,
03:19in conjunction with today's meeting, is to ensure that the people,
03:24especially the workers in Malaysia, among the citizens,
03:28will be given focus, without neglecting the rights of the workers among the foreigners.
03:40Regarding AI, which is also under pressure, can it be implemented?
03:45Yes, of course. There are a few things, as the Prime Minister has emphasized.
03:51We see UTM, and also the assistance given to high-education institutions,
04:01which will build a new AI course,
04:07they will get a levy and also assistance.
04:11This is very good, to implement new knowledge.
04:16And there are a few privileges, such as the National AI Office,
04:21which is managed by the Ministry of Digital.
04:24Just now, YB Gobind, the Minister of Digital,
04:27he pointed out how this is the first time in education,
04:31there is a Ministry of Digital in the document,
04:35because previously it was a new ministry.
04:37So, it has been implemented,
04:40certainly with the help of the Ministry of Digital,
04:42which will help through the National AI Office,
04:45this will be able to give focus to the effort,
04:49ensuring that the people can benefit from AI,
04:53industries will also be able to use AI better in the future.
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