The Social Exchange: Strengthening Malaysia’s Social Finance Ecosystem
The Social Exchange is a great initiative by the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC). It is not just an initiative, but a statement that we are not just thinking about the…
No staff or allowance for PM’s wife
The Prime Minister’s wife does not have regular staff or contract employees working for her.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak told Liew Chin Tong (DAP-Bukit Bendera) in a written reply that officers from the Prime Minister’s Office would occasionally assist her in carrying out her official duties.
He said the Government also did not provide an allowance or fixed annual allowance for overseas trips for the wife of the Prime Minister.
“However, under the Privileges and Special Allowances of Members of Parliament (Remuneration ) Act, it is stated that she is entitled to claim for expenses such as fees, meals, accommodation, lifestyle allowance and clothing while accompanying the Prime Minister during his official visits overseas and locally,” he said.
Share this article
Related Articles
Discussing Tax in the Context of the End of the Neoliberal Era
Tax is always contentious, since time immemorial. Taxing from whom, taxing for who, and for what, will always feature heavily in the debates of every society. But, now in March…
Navigating Malaysia’s New Credit Landscape
Credit plays an important role in our economy. When used wisely, it helps families manage expenses, invest in education, and buy assets. For businesses, credit helps them grow and create…