Govt reviewing PPR recipients in FT to ensure fairer distribution, says Dr Zaliha
Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the number of applicants far exceeded the number of available units.
"We are carrying out enforcement measures to verify those who truly deserve a PPR unit.
"There are too many applicants, but the number of units available is limited," she said.
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