Missed the tabling of Budget 2023 earlier today? Here are some of the key takeaways.

1. Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz unveils a leaner budget for 2023. 

2. Almost one million resident taxpayers — mostly middle class — will be paying less tax. 

3. Women get a number of incentives, including a tax exemption for those returning to the workforce. 

4. More civil service goodies and cash assistance are announced for the lower-income group.

5. Several measures will be put in place to fortify and future-proof the economy.