The National ICT Association of Malaysia (Pikom) is cautiously optimistic that the measures announced in today’s Budget 2019 speech will spur the digital economy.

On the allocation of more than RM5 billion for the adoption of Industry 4.0 for years 2019-2021, Pikom chairman Ganesh Kumar Bangah has reveals that Pikom looks forward to this allocation. 

RinggitPlus.com, Malaysia's leading financial comparison website, commented on the Budget 2019 and what it’ll mean for people’s finance.

“At RinggitPlus, we’re particularly excited that the government has announced a more equitable Budget, by providing support to the B40 (and to a certain extent, the M40) income households, even while introducing new and increased taxes and duties.

Kelly Services, a global leader in providing workforce solutions, congratulated the government on the 2019 National Budget which focuses on people's wellbeing and enables an inclusive society.

“Firstly, on the incentives towards a more balanced workforce we welcome the measures taken by 2019 budget to encourage women participation in the Malaysian workforce.