Focus

Cabinet ministers agree to 20 per cent pay cut until economic recovery

KOUSALYA SELVAM
By KOUSALYA SELVAM
05 Dec 2022 04:10pm
Photo courtesy of the Prime Minister's Office
Photo courtesy of the Prime Minister's Office

SHAH ALAM - The cabinet members of the newly formed unity government agree to take a 20 per cent pay cut from their monthly salary.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the matter was agreed upon during a cabinet meeting held this morning.

"The cabinet ministers agreed on a monthly pay cut until the economy recovers.

"Cutting the minister's salary is not necessary but I appreciate their sacrifices," he said in a press conference today.

When he was appointed as Prime Minister, Anwar remained firm that he would not take his salary as the country's 10th premier, as a sign of solidarity with the people who are struggling with the rising cost of living.

It was the first thing he did to restore confidence in the people.

ANWAR IBRAHIM
Pakatan Harapan
Prime Minister
More Like This
Selangor FC player Muhammad Faisal Halim - BERNAMA FILE PIX
Selangor FC player Muhammad Faisal Halim - BERNAMA FILE PIX
National Selangor govt yet to receive feedback on progress of Faisal Halim's case
They are still awaiting information for dissemination after an emergency motion to condemn the extreme and violent action against the sportsman was unanimously approved at the previous session.
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain - Photo by Bernama
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain - Photo by Bernama
National We have no information on Jho Low's whereabouts, says IGP
Lawyer Shafee Abdullah, who represents former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, recently claimed that Jho Low is hiding in Myanmar.
Patriotism is the lifeblood of a nation's freedom, independence, stability, and progress.
Patriotism is the lifeblood of a nation's freedom, independence, stability, and progress.
National KPN achieves outstanding performance with over 300 impactful programmes
By SINAR DAILY REPORTER
22 Nov 2024 12:11pm
The ministry’s strategic efforts have successfully maintained the existing harmony and well-being of the nation.
The suspect wearing a white shirt was brought to court accompanied by several police officers to face charges of injuring a first-year UPNM student recently.
The suspect wearing a white shirt was brought to court accompanied by several police officers to face charges of injuring a first-year UPNM student recently.
National UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots
He was charged under Section 323 of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum sentence of one-year imprisonment, a fine of up to RM2,000, or both, upon conviction.