Govt must change rhetoric into results for the people


I REFER to the recent front-page report in The Star highlighting the government’s commitment to prioritising the easing of the people’s burden (“Tangible gains for rakyat”, The Star, Jan 12; online at bit.ly/4b6uQCu). This announcement is not only timely but is exactly what the public has been hoping to hear.

As we navigate a complex economic landscape, the government’s focus must remain squarely on reducing living expenses and facilitating a more robust business environment.

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