PM Anwar’s Announcement Reflects Strong Economic Fundamentals - Hajiji

KOTA KINABALU, July 23 (Bernama) -- The Sabah government views Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s announcement of various initiatives to help ease the rising cost of living burden as a clear indication of the country’s strong economic fundamentals under the MADANI Government.

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the Sabah government welcomed the people-centric initiatives, as they were aimed at alleviating the people’s burden.

“This reflects the Prime Minister’s genuine concern for the people’s well-being,” he said in a statement today.

Hajiji described the one-off RM100 aid for all Malaysians aged 18 and above to purchase essential items at 4,100 retail outlets, along with the expansion of the Rahmah MADANI Sales to every state constituency, as a welcome move for the people.

He said the move to lower the RON95 petrol price to RM1.99 per litre under the targeted subsidy initiative, which was expected to benefit more than 18 million Malaysians, had truly fulfilled the people’s aspirations.

Hajiji said that the additional public holiday on Sept 15, declared in conjunction with Malaysia Day, reflected the federal government’s recognition of the significance of this special occasion for the entire nation.

In SARAWAK, Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg expressed his gratitude to the Prime Minister following today’s announcement of various people-centric initiatives.

“The RON95 price will be reduced, and several other forms of assistance will be extended to the people. I am thankful.

“This means that the people of Sarawak will not only be receiving assistance from Kuala Lumpur (federal government), but also from the state government. This will help ease the people’s burden,” he said at a press conference after attending an event in Bintulu today.

Earlier today, the Prime Minister unveiled several key initiatives as a gesture of appreciation from the MADANI Government to the people.

These include a one-off RM100 assistance under the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) programme, the postponement of toll rate hikes for 10 highways, and a subsidised RON95 petrol price at RM1.99 per litre.

-- BERNAMA