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KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad proposed that those who earn high salaries in government or the private sector should give up 10% of their salaries to help the poor during the Covid-19 pandemic.
He said the money should be used to provide food for the unemployed and those without income.
“It is a sacrifice, but I don’t think it will hurt them if there is a reasonable limit, say 20,000 ringgit (per month).
“This pandemic is affecting the poor more. Those who have lost their jobs and the small traders have no income. They earn today. If they don’t, they won’t have money even to buy food. They will starve.
“On the other hand, those who receive high salaries continue to earn more than they need daily. Of course, those who receive high salaries, such as airline personnel and company executives, can also lose their jobs, “he said on his blog. at http://chedet.cc on Monday (November 9) in response to the presentation of the Budget 2021 last Friday (November 6).
Meanwhile, Dr. Mahathir also expressed the hope that it will be modified to be more realistic and that people, including politicians, can support it.
“While the economic situation requires the government to spend more money, the pandemic also affects government revenues.
“The budget is for the year 2021. The expectation of economic recovery is too optimistic,” he said.
Last Friday, the Minister of Finance, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, presented the Budget 2021 with an allocation of RM322.5bil, the highest in the history of the country to face the various challenges due to the Covid-19 pandemic. –
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