KUALA LUMPUR: The 2021 Budget which was tabled in Parliament recently has sidelined the minorities and offered crumbs to the Armed Forces and police veterans, a retired navy chief claims.

Voicing his concern, Rear-Admiral (Rtd) Tan Sri K.Thanabalasingam reminded lawmakers, especially the government, not to forget the services and sacrifices of the veterans who had ensured Malaysia enjoyed peace and stability for the past five decades.

"I fear if the proposed 2021 Budget, as presented in Parliament in the current session, if not amended, will have grave consequences.