Govt considers cash transfers to help M’sians affected by floating chicken, egg prices, says PM


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KUALA LUMPUR: To address concerns of price increases following the lifting of temporary price controls on chicken and eggs, Putrajaya is considering aiding affected Malaysians via cash transfers, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

“The proposed cash transfer to Malaysians is being considered and it might be announced soon,” said the Prime Minister during the weekly Prime Minister's Question Time (PMQT) in Parliament on Tuesday (Oct 17).

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