PM Anwar's Announcement Reflects Strong Economic Fundamentals
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.
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