Anwar: Ministers' pay may be cut if economy worsens

Malaysia may consider Cabinet pay cuts if Middle East conflict worsens, says PM Anwar

"If the economic situation becomes more severe, it can be considered," he said. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Anwar: Ministers' pay may be cut if economy worsens

CYBERJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government may consider reducing ministers’ salaries if current economic uncertainties persist.

Malaysia may consider Cabinet pay cuts if economy worsens due to Middle East conflict: PM Anwar

Malaysia may consider pay cuts to the Cabinet if the ongoing Middle East conflict causes the economy to worsen, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Friday (April 17), Bernama reported.But he added that ministerial salaries are relatively low compared to the responsibilities they have."What matters is that they serve well," he stated."As for me, I have no issue not taking a salary."But that salary is their right as long as they perform well, and…

PM signals possible pay cut for ministers if economic pressure mounts

By DayakDaily Team KUCHING, Apr 17: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has not ruled out the possibility of considering salary cuts for Cabinet ministers should the country’s economic situation become more challenging. In a TVS news report, Anwar said that such consideration would depend on current needs and the level of economic pressure faced by the country. “Our salaries (ministers) are already relatively low. But what is important is th…