‘Provide aid to ease financial burden’


KUALA LUMPUR: There is a need to look into increasing direct cash assistance under Budget 2023, targeting not only workers but other groups as well, says the Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC).

These groups, said its president Mohd Effendy Abdul Ghani, included the elderly, school students, the disabled, indigenous people and single mothers.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

No rift between me and Anwar, says Zahid
Loke backs Anwar amid early election calls, urges focus on reform agenda
Man arrested for parang attack on wife over TV volume
Sabah study shows oil palm plantations offer inadequate shelter for Sunda pangolins
Grassroots suffer most when corruption occurs, says Anwar
Table promised institutional reforms without delay, Teo tells government
Sabah Umno gearing up for possible early GE16, says Jafry
Brunei-Malaysia dialogue strengthens regional literary ties
Batik Air cancels eight KL-Jakarta flights after volcanic eruption
Sabah’s cement supply expected to recover mid-September

Others Also Read