Priority should be on graft-busting, prudent gov't spending, says economic affairs minister.
Economic Affairs Minister Mohamed Azmin Ali said he has no qualms if allowances of ministers' were slashed.
"If there is a need to cut, then cut. It is not a problem," he told a press conference after an erosion site visit at Bukit Antarabangsa this morning. He said this after ministers were targeted for their allowances following the Public Service Department's announcement that it would be cutting critical allowances for certain new recruits to the civil service, including doctors and nurses.The proposed cut was aimed at controlling cost after the government approved the new hiring of 10,675 personnel for public hospitals and clinics.
"The government today has put its focus on combating corruption and abuse of power and is spending prudently," he said.Azmin assured that the postponed cut to the critical allowance, which was previously not brought to the cabinet, will now be discussed by the ministers."We will discuss and a decision will be made in the cabinet meeting," he said.
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