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PM: Delayed targeted subsidy rationalisation caused Malaysia to slip in WCR

Published on 25 Jun 2024 6:35:53 PM

Delays in the implementation of targeted subsidy rationalisation were a factor for Malaysia slipping in the World Competitiveness Ranking (WCR) 2024, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

The Prime Minister was replying to a question by Datuk Adnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden (Perikatan Nasional-Alor Setar) in Dewan Rakyat on Tuesday.

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Delays in the implementation of targeted subsidy rationalisation were a factor for Malaysia slipping in the World Competitiveness Ranking (WCR) 2024, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

The Prime Minister was replying to a question by Datuk Adnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden (Perikatan Nasional-Alor Setar) in Dewan Rakyat on Tuesday.

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