Malaysian Politics 2014: Tough explaining price hikes to people, says Dr Wee


PETALING JAYA: It will a tough year ahead for Malaysians and the price hikes, including the impending ones, will be sorely felt, especially by the middle-income earners and below, said Ayer Hitam MP and MCA deputy president Datuk Dr Wee Ka Siong.

This will put pressure on elected representatives to try to explain to the people the situation they are in, he said.

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Politics , Malaysia , 2014 , Wee Ka Siong , MCA , Barisan Nasional

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