KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 – An UMNO Youth delegate to the UMNO General Assembly called on the government to address the rising cost of living wisely towards ensuring youths do not stop supporting UMNO and the government. Shahril Hamdan said youths especially those living in cities were hard hit by the rising cost of living and thus it was incumbent on the government to assist them.
“UMNO Youth suggests that youths be given discount cards to alleviate their burden particularly in using public transport. This is the time if UMNO is the protective umbrella for all groups of people,” he said when debating the motion on the economy at Dewan Merdeka, Putra Word Trade Centre here Friday.
In the meantime, he also asked the government that let this year be the last where hikes in toll rates and fares for public transportation are the concerned. He said in the next four five years let there be no more hikes. He said it can reduce, but don’t increase it.
