Trim the excesses and wastage

While ordinary Malaysians tighten their belts to bear the burden of price hikes as a result of reduction in subsidies, the Government must also do its part.

WHEN Barack Obama was asked what action he was going to take after gas pump prices had shot up continuously for 35 days, the US president openly declared he had no immediate solution. It was a simple yet honest answer despite the impact it would have on his popularity ratings.