Former finance minister asks govt to reveal current account balance
Wednesday, 15 Jul 2020 05:55 PM MYT
Former finance minister Lim Guan Eng said it is important for the government to balance the country’s expenditure especially in times of crisis. Lim also said that due to the extra expenditure and lower income, the government should also revise the 2020 budget.
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