Better to offer sustainable jobs when eradicating poverty, says Rafizi


PUTRAJAYA: It is more effective to offer sustainable job opportunities than cash handouts when helping vulnerable groups to escape poverty, says Rafizi Ramli.

The Economy Minister said that based on studies and discussions from other countries such as India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, it has shown that those from lower income groups prefer jobs to cash.

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