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The Daily Digest: Is This How We Address Poverty?

Syed Azmi Alhabshi, Social Activist

26-Aug-19 14:30

The Daily Digest: Is This How We Address Poverty?

The UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights has said that Malaysia’s official poverty rate is vastly underestimated. Basically, our current poverty line means people living on RM8 a day are not considered poor. We discuss the issue.

Produced by: Sharmilla Ganesan

Presented by: Sharmilla Ganesan, Tee Shiao Eek, Kelly Anissa


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