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Monday, April 13, 2015

FEELING THE GST PINCH: Not all pensioners show support for PM at launch

FEELING THE GST PINCH: Not all pensioners show support for PM at launch
Prior to the launch of the Pensioners' Foundation by Najib Abdul Razak today, the foundation's chairperson Aseh Che Mat urged those present to show their support for the embattled prime minister.
"Can everyone stand up?" Aseh said, repeating the word 'boleh' three times.
However, not all stood up or raised their hands to express support for Najib, who has come under intense criticism from former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
In his speech later, the prime minister acknowledged that there were those who did not support him.
"Thank you for the expression of support just now. Even though I know to get 100 percent support in a democracy is hard.
"Because there are pensioners who 'masuk tiket lain' (support other parties)," he said to laughter from the audience.
"But the majority are loyal supporters (of BN)," Najib added to applause.
Stand behind the govt
Meanwhile, commenting on the 750,000 pensioners, Najib said the number plus the 1.6 million current civil servants is sizeable but it can determine the country's future.
"Current civil servants, including the pensioners, if they stand behind the government unwaveringly, God willing, we will be a stronger government," he said to applause.
Najib later said that the country has the best pension system which is proven by the number of applicants for positions in the civil service.
"For a position as an administrative and diplomatic officer, there are only 300 positions but those who applied and worth to be considered for are 70,000 applicants.
"If the scheme is not good, I don't think that many people would apply to become a PTD officer or other civil service positions," he said.
Meanwhile, Najib said he preferred that civil servants turn to the government for assistance, instead of other quarters.
"I prefer it if you look for me rather than look for someone else," he said, expressing hope that the launch of the foundation would create a more warm relationship between the government and the pensioners. - M'kini

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