Syed Abu Hussin Hafiz Syed Abdul Fasal, the Member of Parliament for Bukit Gantang, is now the head of a committee to tackle the issue of rising food prices and cost of living.
The MP, who is among six Bersatu MPs that declared support for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, had previously served as chairman of the fisheries development authority of Malaysia (LKIM).
According to Bernama, Syed Hussin’s appointment was announced by Anwar at a sales programme at the Klebang Restu public field in Ipoh today.
Syed Abu Hussin Hafiz Syed Abdul Fasal, the Member of Parliament for Bukit Gantang, is now the head of a committee to tackle the issue of rising food prices and cost of living.
The MP, who is among six Bersatu MPs that declared support for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, had previously served as chairman of the fisheries development authority of Malaysia (LKIM).
The new committee is under the National Action Council on Cost of Living (Naccol).
According to Bernama, Syed Hussin’s appointment was announced by Anwar at a sales programme at the Klebang Restu public field in Ipoh today.
“I want Syed Hussin to help Naccol, so I can confirm that he will head the committee.
“This will increase its efforts so that the ‘Khidmat Demi Rakyat’ cheap sales programme can be enhanced, expanded and held more frequently nationwide,” Anwar was quoted as saying.
Syed Hussin reportedly confirmed the matter at said event, telling media that he was ready to accept the responsibility.
“The earliest measure is rice, followed by other items because rice is now a critical issue.
“So, if I am given the authority to manage this, we will show the people and the government that there are methods to stabilise the prices of main food items,” Bernama quoted him as saying.
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