Putrajaya should cut government expenses, not subsidies, amid rising cost of living: Pakatan Harapan

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KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian government should consider immediate measures such as suspending mega projects and cutting minister allowances, instead of revoking subsidies, to help Malaysians with the rising cost of living

Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob subsequently unveiled an additional financial assistance plan to help low-income households, with those eligible receivingnot to float the price of chicken“The committee urges the government to reconsider this withdrawal which will take effect immediately on Jul 1, which will only increase the inflation rate and contribute to the rising cost of living for the people, especially among the B40 ,” it said.

The committee of several opposition members of parliament included Parti Keadilan Rakyat ’s Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Abdul Karim, Democratic Action Party ’s Stampin MP Chong Chieng Jen and Parti Amanah Negara ’s Hulu Langat MP Hasanuddin Mohd Yunus.Malaysia government's additional cash aid insufficient amid rising living costs, say politiciansThe committee also said the government should consider cost-cutting measures such as the suspension of some mega projects.

“ challenges the government to downsize the current Cabinet members in the government and end the posts of special envoys such as special envoys to India, China, US and the Middle East,” said the committee.

 

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That would trigger an immediate recession in the current fragile economy.

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