Anwar's injudicious RM10b waste to curry voter favour
This is evident with the latest ill-advised handouts and wastage, which I estimate at over RM10 billion, to ingratiate himself with the public.
It's almost like a pre-election handout a la his newfound bosom buddy, Umno. Except that there is no immediate election on the horizon.
Hang on, but there is - the Sabah state election must be held at the latest by December this year or January next year, some six months away.
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