What’s next after one-off cash aid?


Music to their ears: Gan Khun Wei (left) and Muhd Hishamuddin Ariffin watching the live telecast on the special annoucement by Prime Minister in Puchong. —AZHAR MAHFOF/The Star

Groups: Stronger economic model needed

PETALING JAYA: The special targeted relief announced by Prime Minis­ter Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim must be complemented by long-term strategies to support those in need, says the Federation of Malaysian Consumers Asso­cia­tions (Fomca).

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