PETALING JAYA: With Budget 2016 just a week away, many Malaysians are voicing out their concerns over the increasing cost of living in the country.
They have flooded Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak's official Facebook page with complaints on the recent toll hike and fuel increase that have added to their rising daily expenses.
Several have suggested that Budget 2016 should increase the salaries of the working population to counter the rising cost of living.
Facebook user Mohamad Zulkiffli expressed hope that the Budget would focus on private sector workers.
"The minimum wage should be increased from RM900 to RM1,500," he said.
"The cost of living now has increased a lot, maybe by increasing the minimum wage it would help bring some confidence to the public," said Zulkiffli.
Affordable housing was also a priority for Malaysians, especially those in the lower income group.
Another Facebook user Muhd Alif Firdaus Firdaus said Budget 2016 should be focused on the low-income earners with salaries below RM2,000 a month.
"Please take the problems of the poor people seriously. Affordable housing is a priority in this income group," he said.
Many Malaysians also aired their grouses on the recent toll hike, with many calling for the toll increase to be repealed.
"The toll is expensive. I have to pay more than RM100-300 a month," said Low Ping Hui.
Budget 2016 will be tabled in Parliament on Oct 23 at 4pm.
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