New measures were announced by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim yesterday, part of efforts to “alleviate the cost of living burden and as a gesture of appreciation and celebration for the people”.
It was billed as an “extraordinary” announcement but did it live up to the hype?
Astro Awani’s Melisa Idris speaks with Dr Ahmed Razman Abdul Latiff, the director of coursework programmes at the Putra Business School, and Ibrahim Suffian, the co-founder and programmes director of the Merdeka Center for Opinion Research.
Produced by: Astro Awani
The views expressed in Aliran's media statements and the NGO statements we have endorsed reflect Aliran's official stand. Views and opinions expressed in other pieces published here do not necessarily reflect Aliran's official position.
AGENDA RAKYAT - Lima perkara utama
- Tegakkan maruah serta kualiti kehidupan rakyat
- Galakkan pembangunan saksama, lestari serta tangani krisis alam sekitar
- Raikan kerencaman dan keterangkuman
- Selamatkan demokrasi dan angkatkan keluhuran undang-undang
- Lawan rasuah dan kronisme
Support our work by making a donation. Tap to download the QR code below and scan this QR code from Gallery by using TnG e-wallet or most banking apps:










