Govt sets up committee to monitor cost of living
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says the government has set up a committee to monitor the people’s cost of living and oversee the implementation of related programmes. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, December 24, 2022.
He said the committee was established on the instruction of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who has made the matter a priority. “During this period, several new approaches have been taken by him and his administration. One of his priorities is issue of the people’s cost of living.” On the reappointment of Ahmad Jazlan Yaakub as Felcra chairman, which was put on hold, Zahid said the matter was decided following discussions with all statutory bodies, government-related companies and other firms under the ministries and government agencies.
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