Putrajaya sets up committee to monitor cost of living

Deputy prime minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says various efforts were being carried out by the government to resolve the matter of rising prices and the shortage of certain food supplies.

SHAH ALAM: The government has set up a committee to oversee the monitoring and implementation of measures to alleviate the cost of living in a comprehensive manner, said deputy prime minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

He said the committee was established on the instruction of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim who has made it a priority to help ease the people’s burden.

“Today marks one month since Anwar took office. During this short period of time, several new approaches have been taken by him and his administration. One of his priorities is the people’s cost of living issue,” he said at a meet the people session here today.

He said various efforts and methods were being carried out by the government to resolve the matter of rising prices and the shortage of certain food supplies.

On the reappointment of Ahmad Jazlan Yaakub as Felcra chairman being put on hold, Zahid said this followed a decision to streamline statutory bodies, government-related companies and other companies under government ministries and agencies.

“The (appointment) date will be determined by the prime minister…it will be for all positions not just one position and will be announced simultaneously,” he said.

Zahid also called on all parties, including political parties outside the government, to move forward in helping to develop the country for the well-being of the people.

At the event, he announced the appointment of Pertubuhan Minda dan Sosial Prihatin president Ramesh Rao as his special officer in charge of matters related to the Indian community. - FMT