Appreciation announcement reflects government's concern for the people, says PM
"May this announcement benefit the widest possible group of people and reflect our collective efforts to build a more just and prosperous future,' Anwar wrote in a Facebook post.
Earlier on Tuesday (July 22), Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil shared that the Prime Minister would announce a special gesture of appreciation for all Malaysians on Wednesday morning.
According to an infographic shared by Anwar, the announcement will be broadcast live at 10.30am on all major channels, including RTM, TV3, Astro Awani, Bernama TV and TVS, as well as on social media platforms such as Facebook Live. – Bernama
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