Budget announcement on October 23rd

The other day, the prime minister (who is also the finance minister) invited the public to send in their comments on the soon to be announced budget on October 23rd (it's usually in the afternoon after market closes).

Normally, financial programs such as Stock Watch would invite economists and corporate leaders to the studio on October 23rd to discuss what they would like to see in the budget before the tabling of the budget. However, as it is done after the finance ministry has already finalized the budget, little changes can be made.

So this year, I am going to to do the "pre-budget" discussion a little earlier on October 11th. Our confirmed guest in the studio is noted economist, Datuk Dr. Zainal Aznam, member of the National Economic Action Council(NEAC). Datuk Dr. Zainal is a familiar face on TV every year during the budget and he is guest in high demand on financial talk-shows. I am honoured that he has agreed to appear on our show to discuss what he would like to see in the budget. So hopefully, the views we put on air can be considered a little earlier by the finance ministry (if they're watching).

For this episode, I would like to invite viewers to email us at stockwatch@tv3.com.my and let us know what are the things you would like to see in the budget. If you have any questions for our guest, do let us know also.

After that, we move on to the "post-budget" discussion on 25th October. To me, this is the most important one as we discuss how investors can change their investments according to the new budget. I am still looking for a guest for this episode, do let us know who you would like to appear on the show for this episode.