IT is significant that Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has pinpointed the Finance Ministry in the government’s fight against poverty. Abdullah is not only the Prime Minister, but also Finance Minister.
His call conforms with Malaysia’s Vision 2020 programme, which requires “the (elimination of) absolute poverty absolutely” in the years leading to 2020. By 2009, Abdullah wants hardcore poverty eliminated.
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