00:00 The head of the Masjid Tarah, Mas Amir Yatim Samsuddin,
00:04 criticized Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for his comment
00:07 as if the rich are taking the opportunity to enjoy subsidies for the people.
00:13 He, who supports the re-stratification of subsidies,
00:16 insisted that the criticism was not to defend a certain group,
00:20 but wanted the government to provide the real picture.
00:23 Earlier, when Anwar touched on the significance and responsibility of subsidies,
00:27 he said that subsidies are more beneficial to the rich,
00:30 and that subsidies help the people to minimize their costs.
00:36 The Prime Minister reported to the People's Council that
00:39 the 2023 spending will be RM64 billion for subsidies and assistance,
00:45 and this year's need is expected to exceed RM81 billion.
00:49 In fact, Anwar announced that from next year,
00:52 the re-stratification of subsidies will be carried out in a fast manner,
00:56 and that some of the savings will be allocated as financial assistance.
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