PM announces 11 measures to slash public sector spending


PETALING JAYA: The Government announced 11 cost-cutting measures for the public sector in line with its intention to practice of more prudent spending in 2014.

The measures, which range from cutting the entertainment and toll allowances of Ministers and Deputy Ministers to reducing the supply of food and drinks in the organising of all official government events will come into effect on Jan 1, the Prime Minister said in a statement on Monday.

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