Net disposable income method for Padu has glaring flaw, says Dr Wee


PETALING JAYA: The government should stick to the current income groups concept instead of the net disposable income method in measuring the socioeconomic position of the people under the Central Database Hub (Padu), says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

The MCA president said the disposable income method has a glaring problem that would lead to unfair distribution of subsidies among the public.

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