MCA: Don’t equate BR1M with corruption


Getting aid: The public waiting at BR1M counters at an Inland Revenue Board office.BR1M counters will be open until this Saturday. — Bernama

PETALING JAYA: MCA has hit out at those who equate Bantuan Rakyat 1Malaysia (BR1M) payment with corruption saying that it belittles the lower income groups.

MCA Youth treasurer-general Michael Lee questioned why elected representatives from the Opposition disagreed with the BR1M payment when their service centres help the public fill up BR1M forms.

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