Big Cabinet, big inconsistencies, says Rafidah

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PETALING JAYA: Former minister Rafidah Aziz has taken a swipe at the government’s “bloated” Cabinet, saying it remains incoherent in formulating and implementing policies despite its vast size.

Rafidah said there were daily instances that reflected a lack of clarity from the government, which left regular people in “suffering and despair” amid the uncertain times brought by the pandemic.

She pointed out how some farmers under lockdown were not able to harvest their produce, resulting in their crops being destroyed, and asked where the agriculture and food industries ministry was amid all this.

“Is there no monitoring of the agriculture community, such as in the highland vegetable farming areas? Yes, there were Covid-19 infections in one farm. The ministry should monitor this sector, working with the state government and state authorities.

“The Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (Fama) could have stepped in to buy or arrange for the offtakes of whatever farm produce there are, and ensure they get to retailers.


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