KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah state assembly on Tuesday (July 19) passed a Bill to increase the salaries of members of the state Cabinet and assemblymen amid concerns from some Opposition representatives that it was the wrong time for a pay hike.
Opposition lawmakers said increasing their pay now was inappropriate at a time when ordinary citizens were suffering due to the rising cost of living as well as downturn in economic opportunities.
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