Govt ready to meet sugar producers on cutting subsidies, says Lukanisman


KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry is ready to discuss cutting subsidies for sugar producers as part of efforts to manage the country's sugar consumption, says Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni.

The Deputy Health Minister said the funds saved from reducing these subsidies could be invested in improving healthcare infrastructure for the public.

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