PM: Do more to plug subsidy leakages


Concern for the people: Anwar (centre) looking at plans for the At-Taqwa Mosque in Mukim Alor Pasir, Kelantan. — Bernama

KOTA BARU: Enforcement agencies need to do more to plug leakages especially when it comes to subsidised goods, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

“This country is prosperous but there are far too many leaks. Subsidies meant for the poor have been stolen. Cooking oil, diesel subsidies have been siphoned off, so when will these subsidies ever be enough?

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