DATA CRUCIAL IN SHAPING POLICIES TO RAISE INCOME

‘Accurate statistics enables policymakers (the government) to make precise and effective decisions on changes to help the rakyat,’ says Mohd Uzir.

THE repercussions of poverty on both the economy and society are severe, such as reduced social mobility, housing issues, homelessness and a segregated society, among others.

Recognising this, many countries have made eradicating poverty one of their priorities – Malaysia included.