Azmin on Risda allocation: Dr M insisted the poor receive financial aid


Azmin said that 2018 was a

PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad insisted that the poor, especially rubber tappers, receive aid despite the country's financial difficulties, says the Economic Affairs Minister.

“Dr Mahathir is concerned about the hardship faced by rubber tappers and smallholders,” said Datuk Seri Azmin Ali.

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