No let up on approved projects, despite gloomy economy, says Najib

Existing and approved projects will continue to be implemented despite Malaysia facing global economic challenges and fiscal restrictions, Datuk Seri Najib Razak told the Dewan Rakyat today. The prime minister said the focus will be on people-centric programmes and high-multiplier projects. He was answering Kuala Kangsar MP Datuk Wan Mohammad Khairil Anuar Wan Ahmad's question on the priority projects that have been identified following to the economic slowdown and recent recalibrated budget. Najib also answered a supplementary question from Bukit Katil MP Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin on what the government was doing to tackle the issue of bankruptcy and if it was able to fund them. – March 8, 2016. MORE TO COME]]>