Do away with special uniforms for functions


While it is to be lauded that the Government is introducing cost cutting measures, it is difficult for the public to understand how downgrading a senior government official’s travel status from Business Class to Economy will help the man-in-the street deal with his difficulty to make ends meet.

However, a word of appreciation of the Government’s cognizance of the need for everyone to inculcate the thrift habit is due.

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