Subsidies, food security a priority for next govt, say economists

PETALING JAYA: The next government will need to continue its predecessor’s efforts to reduce costs of living and strengthen food security, say economists. In July, Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said Malaysia would spend a record RM77 billion on subsidies this year, more than double the original allocation of RM31 billion. READ MORE

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PETALING JAYA: The next government will need to continue its predecessor’s efforts to reduce costs of living and strengthen food security, say economists.

In July, Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said Malaysia would spend a record RM77 billion on subsidies this year, more than double the original allocation of RM31 billion.

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