IGP seeks increase in housing allowance for police

KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) is seeking the government to help ease the burden due to the rising cost of living facing its members, especially those in the lower ranks, by increasing their housing allowance. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador said this followed complaints by PDRM members in having to […]

Call to cut politicians’ allowances

KUALA LUMPUR: Economic Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali is of the view that there should be no problem for ministers and politicians’ allowances to be slashed to support the government efforts to better manage the country’s spending. He said it was important for the country’s finances to be managed wisely, without leakage, abuse of power and […]