Don't expect a BN high noon on Budget day

The much anticipated high noon at the Parliament is here but don’t keep your hopes ‘high’.

The country is watching and most people are keen to know what will BN do on Budget day.

But a meeting on Sunday between the PM Muhyiddin Yassin and PN members says it all.

There is perhaps little chance of a show down against Muhyiddin at the Parliament.

The renewed friendship between the BN and the PN is a sign that Muhyiddin may have the upper hand in Parliament.

It will also not be surprising if some opposition MPs support the Budget 2021.

NAJIB IN THE FRONTLINE

Former premier Najib Razak will be in the front line for the BN. He is now the Barisan Nasional backbenchers’ chairman.

The Parliament sitting is on Monday (Nov 2) and the Pekan MP’s appointment in the Dewan Rakyat would enable him to coordinate matters between the BN backbenchers.

The Budget 2021 will be tabled on Nov 6 and Najib’s appointment does not mean he will get BN MPs not to support the Budget.

A source told The Star Najib will be in a position to play a role in resolving the tension between Umno and Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia.

On the other hand, Pakatan Harapan has submitted six recommendations for Budget 2021

PH calls on the government to expand social protection, widen the safety net and increase welfare payments for the vulnerable and unemployed.

PH also recommends for the loan moratorium to be extended till March 31,2021.