Budget 2023: Increase funding for police welfare and crime fighting tools, says Lam Thye


KUALA LUMPUR: Ensuring the welfare of police personnel and having enough assets to fight crime should be the government's priority in the coming retabling of Budget 2023, says Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye (pic).

The Alliance for Safe Community chairman said welfare, especially in terms of housing for the rank and file, should be a consideration in the Budget.

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