Ready for ministers’ salary cuts, decision up to PM Anwar

Communications Minister, Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said Cabinet ministers are ready to follow any orders on salary reductions.

He noted that the issue had been discussed, but any decision ultimately rests with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

“I’m ready to accept any orders from the Prime Minister.

“Minister salaries from day one saw cuts, so I’m ready to accepts any orders,” Fahmi told reporters today. 

Yesterday, Anwar signalled a possibility in docking the salary of ministers if Malaysia’s economy deteriorates amid the global energy crisis.

He noted that their pay is relatively low currently, given the scale of responsibilities.