Parliament convenes today for a rare special sitting as Malaysia confronts a critical economic flashpoint – the newly imposed US tariffs.
Safeguards must be in place to protect low-income workers, small businesses as levies could deepen widening gap in income inequality: Economist
The urgent session is expected to be a watershed moment, drawing lawmakers from across the political spectrum into what could be a heated debate over the far-reaching consequences of the tariffs and the government’s strategy in response. This special sitting is not just about identifying the problem — it’s about finding solutions and forging a path forward.
Chief among them, he noted, is the impact on low-income workers and small businesses — the groups most likely to be hardest hit. Mohamad Idham said Malaysia must not sacrifice long-term sustainability for short-term gains in the rush to mitigate the economic damage.
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