PM: No increase to MP salary, lower GLC bosses' pay instead

Geraldine TongPublished: Jul 10, 2018 11:49 AM | Updated: Jul 10, 2018 4:01 PM

In an effort to narrow the salary gap between MPs and the private sector, Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad said they will lower the salaries of the private sector, specifically the government-linked companies (GLCs).

"I know the MP's salary is low compared to the private sector...

UPDATED 1.40PM | 'I know the MP's salary is low compared to the private sector,' says Mahathir.

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