Azmin: Ministers' spouses can no longer tag along on short overseas work trips


PETALING JAYA: Ministers travelling overseas for short work trips are no longer allowed to bring their spouse and full entourage along, says Economic Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Azmin Ali (pic).

In a forum organised by Sinar Harian, Azmin said the new ruling is part of the government's effort to reduce expenditure.

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