Dr Mahathir addressing the staff of the Prime Minister’s Department at their monthly gathering in Putrajaya.
PUTRAJAYA: Poverty can only be beaten by helping the poor boost their income through government initiatives, not by just handing out financial aid, says the Prime Minister.
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said for the poor and low-income earners to have more money, they need to make full use of the programmes that the government have to help them, including business opportunities, training, guidance and skills enhancement.
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