Govt mulling increasing cost of living allowance for fishermen, says Mat Sabu

ALOR SETAR: The Federal Government will consider increasing the current cost of living allowance for fishermen if the economy recovers and the financial capability of the government allows it, said Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu.

The Agriculture and Food Security Minister said that due to the national debt of the country reaching RM1.5 trillion, the government needed to spend wisely, but despite that the welfare of fishermen remained a priority for the government.