KUCHING (Dec 10):The federal government must ensure that its economic and administrative reforms truly ease the burden on ordinary Malaysians instead of adding to their difficulties, said social activist Voon Shiak Ni. She said that while the administration frequently highlights its Madani principles, the everyday reality for small businesses, micro-entrepreneurs and low-income households suggests otherwise. [...]
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