Malaysia has been grappling with the 'unusual' effects of an atypical El Niño phenomenon in recent years, including heatwaves, haze, altered rainfall patterns, and significant repercussions on local agriculture, according to agronomists.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the increase of RM600 million from the previous year was in line with the government’s decision to increase the Rice Price Subsidy Scheme’s rate from RM360 to RM500 per metric tonne.
Government politicians receiving multiple pensions have a moral responsibility to only opt for one pension scheme, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.