PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says the immediate priority of his new government will be to tackle the rising cost of living.
At a press conference today, Anwar said despite the ringgit strengthening, the high prices of goods continue to put pressure on the people.
He said he has asked the relevant government agencies to conduct detailed discussions and take immediate action to ease the people’s burden.
He also said he has requested for a special meeting with the agencies by Monday at the latest to discuss the matter.
However, he would understand if the agencies have reservations about meeting on Monday as he had declared it a public holiday.
“If they are not keen, we can postpone the meeting, but I believe in their commitment towards the people and they (the agencies) understand that our main priority is to ease the people’s burden,” he said.
Yesterday, Anwar was appointed the 10th prime minister following a meeting between the King and the Malay rulers.
At his first press conference as the prime minister, he said his administration will focus on the economy and do “whatever it takes” to revive it.
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