The government needs to undertake measures, including unpopular ones, in the upcoming budget to boost revenue. What are some of its options?
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00:04 Budget 2024 to be tabled in Parliament on October 13th
00:08 will be the second budget announced by the Unity Government.
00:11 Is the administration ready to kickstart more unpopular moves and measures
00:15 to address the shrinking revenue collection?
00:18 In an accompanying story, we take a look at which sectors are poised
00:22 to be the key beneficiaries of Budget 2024.
00:25 In certain country, since taking on the role of CEO at IGM Land,
00:30 Datuk Wong Tak Wai has been positioning it for further growth.
00:34 His mission is to make all of IGM Land's developments synonymous with sustainability,
00:39 as well as tap into the commercial and industrial property segments
00:42 to further diversify its portfolio.
00:45 In options, Datuk Srimachal Yam assumes leadership
00:48 of Royal Military College Alumni Association, the Old Portres.
00:53 He talks about fostering inclusivity, mentorship and unity among RMC alumni,
00:58 exemplifying the values instilled during his RMC days.
01:02 In digital edge, Malaysia is poised to introduce electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft,
01:07 ushering in an era of flying cars that could revolutionise the country's transport landscape.
01:13 This will not only transform the way people move about,
01:17 but also open up economic opportunities for the nation.
01:20 In wealth, the flurry of changes at several banks, both local and foreign,
01:25 signals interesting times ahead for Malaysia's financial sector.
01:29 What do the new captains have in store for their lenders?
01:32 Answers in this week's edition of The Edge.
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