Malaysia's first Pakatan Harapan cabinet has its first meeting.
(Photos: Syed Fidaz/ Selangor Chief Minister's office)
(Photos: Syed Fidaz/ Selangor Chief Minister's office)
In first post-Cabinet meeting PC, Dr Mahathir says they've studied ways to reduce government's debt which is in excess of RM1trillion.
Some projects committed to by the old government may be dropped, says Dr Mahathir.
Some bodies will be shut down including Majlis Profesor Negara.
Cabinet ministers' salaries will be slashed by 10%, says Dr Mahathir.
SPAD will be dissolved. Its functions will be reabsorbed into the Transport Ministry.
Oil prices are more than USD$70/barrel but prices at the pump will remain the same, says Dr Mahathir.
Asked Dr Mahathir about the search for #MH370.
#MH370 private search contract will be reviewed and cancelled if necessary.
Dr Mahathir said his first meeting wth Cabinet ministers went well: "I love for them to speak as I want to show them I'm not a dictator".
Dr Mahathir on when there will be a decision on mega projects like the High Speed Rail: "Very soon".
