On Workers' Day, Guan Eng calls for interest rate status quo

Published: May 1, 2023 4:14 AM

DAP has urged Bank Negara not to raise interest rates during its next monetary policy committee meeting over the next two days.

In a statement in conjunction with International Workers' Day, party chairperson Lim Guan Eng said raising borrowing costs will reduce the disposable income of workers.

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Talking rubbish like a fake accountant. What did you do as the finance minister during PH time. Busy carrying old man bag but no concrete policies and financial direction churned.

chia bee bee04:47 AM, 01 May 2023

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Talking rubbish like a fake accountant. What did you do as the finance minister during PH time. Busy carrying old man bag but no concrete policies and financial direction churned.

chia bee bee04:47 AM, 01 May 2023