Experts praise govt initiatives to reduce rakyat's burden


KUALA LUMPUR: Experts have lauded the 19 initiatives implemented by the unity government to ease the people’s burden over the past seven months, describing them as a good approach that should be continued.

Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist and social finance head Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid (pic) said these government's initiatives were a comprehensive effort that covers various groups focusing on the basic needs of the people namely education, health and transport.

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