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Promise 3: Sharing the nation’s wealth in a targeted and

equitable way

Our country’s economic growth does not produce equitable benefits to

the citizens. The rich are getting richer but the middle and lower classes
continue to be under pressure. The increase in median wage level of

Malaysians has been too low. The number of people earning below RM2,000

per month is too high. These improprieties must be corrected immediately.

The nation’s wealth is being monopolised by just a few political leaders, their

wives and children. They live a lavish lifestyle while the people struggle to
cope. The Pakatan Harapan Government will ensure our nation’s wealth are

shared more equitably by the Bumiputera and every citizen regardless of
race and religion, including especially the Indians and the Orang Asal.

The B40 group is already facing a difficult life. But the M40 is facing hurdles
too. Both groups will receive targeted help from the Pakatan Harapan

Government.

Pakatan Harapan believes that assistance must be given so that no one is

left behind. This calls for a mechanism that is more structured, after a
comprehensive study of how developed countries do it.

Those who receive BR1M today will continue to receive the grant and the
process of payment will be freed from discrimination and partisan politics

and more of a statutory payments. The Pakatan Harapan Government will

improve the system so that the amount issued are more equitable.

The Pakatan Harapan Government will ensure the giving of assistance is not

influenced by party politics and not abused by politicians. The distribution
through political parties and through those with vested interest will be

stopped because this is unethical. Distribution will be done through

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