Saifuddin: PM should not belittle students' concerns on SST, tariff hikes

Published: Jul 1, 2025 7:34 PM | Updated: Jul 1, 2025 7:35 PM

Perikatan Nasional education portfolio head Saifuddin Abdullah has criticised Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s remarks about university students’ grievances on the increased sales and services tax (SST) and electricity tariff hikes.

In a statement, Saifuddin described the comments as dismissive and belittling of the genuine concerns raised by the students.

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