Lam Thye lauds govt’s move not to hold official Hari Raya open houses, cut overseas trips


KUALA LUMPUR: The government’s decision to forgo official Hari Raya open houses this year and reduce foreign trips by ministers and senior officials is welcomed, says Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye.

The social activist said the announcement by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim reflects a timely response to current global uncertainties, particularly the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, which continues to impact economic stability, energy prices and the overall cost of living.

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