Dr M chairs third cabinet meeting
Here are the salient points of matters discussed and resolved by the cabinet yesterday:
● Finance minister Lim Guan Eng and MACC of cials will be heading to China soon with regards to Suria Strategic Energy Resources Sdn Bhd’s (SSER) project.
● RM500,000 allocation for Harapan MPs, and RM200,000 for MP service centres to be paid out before Hari Raya. Opposition MPs will get funds as well, but less.
● English language competency test for senior civil servants because they have to hold discussions with foreign parties.
● Parliament to convene on July 16
● Cost of living assistance (BSH) which replaces BRIM would be paid according to the existing eligibility scheme, but subject for review in future.
● Former auditor- general Ambrin Buang appointed head of the committee to investigate administrative issues, beginning with the Defence Ministry.
● Government to review Islamic Development Department (Jakim).
● Special cabinet committee on Indian community to meet soon.
● Health Ministry will look into “skim pedulisihatnasional” and Takaful insurance for the poor.
● Government wants banks to loosen lending rules for small businesses and rst-time home buyers.
● High- ranking government officials in Jusa A category will be subjected to a 10 per cent cut to their entertainment allowance effective 1 July.
● Mahathir will ll up his cabinet by the end of this week.