Proposal to abolish pensions of Cabinet members unreasonable, says PM


PUTRAJAYA: The proposal to abolish or reduce the pensions of Cabinet members is unreasonable because matters related to pensions are enshrined in the Federal Constitution, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (pic).

"There are those who claimed that the unity government will consider reducing pensions, that is not reasonable because this is a constitutional issue and should be thoroughly looked into and consulted upon," he told a press conference after chairing the Cabinet meeting here on Wednesday (Jan 4).

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