Leaders chip in on ways to eradicate poverty

Reports by MARTIN CARVALHO, HEMANANTHANI SIVANANDAM, RAHIMY RAHIM and TARRENCE TAN

IT is undeniable that financial leakages are reported in the National Audit every year, where among the most problematic government projects is the low-cost people’s housing project (PPR), says Opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

“The problem isn’t allocation or policies, but the issue lies on the weakness in choosing contractors. As usual, it is awarded to chosen contractors and that is why it is unorganised.