‘Malaysia needs exit strategy for welfare recipients’

(From left) Maziah, Nancy, Dr Wan Azizah, Lim and Che Murad at JKM’s 80th anniversary celebration in Putrajaya. — LOW LAY PHON/ The Star

WELFARE programmes should help recipients become self-reliant instead of remaining dependent on assistance.

Bandar Tun Razak MP Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail said policies and incentives needed to reflect realities on the ground to ensure assistance reached the intended groups.