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PKR's information chief has cautioned that Malaysia's economic growth statistics alone cannot guarantee voter support, emphasizing the need for tangible improvements in wages and cost of living.
Malaysia's government will focus on raising incomes and tackling wage stagnation before broadening its tax base, Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah said, pushing back against OECD recommendations to introduce consumption taxes and expand personal income tax collection.