Nasharuddin puts down steps taken by Government
The Star (2/7/08): The recent government measures to stem the economic fallout due to the rise in world oil prices are weak and unacceptable, Nasharuddin Mat Isa (PAS – Bachok) said.
He said the Government had not been listening to the worries stated by the people on the hardship they were facing following the recent hike in fuel prices.
For example, Nasharuddin said the Mid-Term Review of the 9th Malaysia Plan (9MP) had not taken into consideration the recent rise in global oil prices.
“What is the value of development to be paid for with RM230bil when the low-income groups and the government servants cannot enjoy this wealth and are living from hand-to-mouth daily?,” he said.
“The Prime Minister had stated that the recent measures to raise fuel prices couldn’t be helped due to pressure from outside forces.
“For us, this reasoning is weak and negative.
“We are sure that the Government can do something better than this. Unfortunately, it has not been listening to the people.
“In fact, more people will hold a protest this Sunday to express their unhappiness on the situation,” Nasharuddin added in his speech during the debate on the Mid-Term Review of the 9MP.
Nasharuddin also questioned why the country was contributing money to the Commonwealth Endowment Fund in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of the Commonwealth when the money could be used to finance the repair of schools.
He also questioned how much was given to the fund.
He said the Government had not been listening to the worries stated by the people on the hardship they were facing following the recent hike in fuel prices.
For example, Nasharuddin said the Mid-Term Review of the 9th Malaysia Plan (9MP) had not taken into consideration the recent rise in global oil prices.
“What is the value of development to be paid for with RM230bil when the low-income groups and the government servants cannot enjoy this wealth and are living from hand-to-mouth daily?,” he said.
“The Prime Minister had stated that the recent measures to raise fuel prices couldn’t be helped due to pressure from outside forces.
“For us, this reasoning is weak and negative.
“We are sure that the Government can do something better than this. Unfortunately, it has not been listening to the people.
“In fact, more people will hold a protest this Sunday to express their unhappiness on the situation,” Nasharuddin added in his speech during the debate on the Mid-Term Review of the 9MP.
Nasharuddin also questioned why the country was contributing money to the Commonwealth Endowment Fund in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of the Commonwealth when the money could be used to finance the repair of schools.
He also questioned how much was given to the fund.
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