PM not hosting Raya open house this year as cost-cutting measure

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said today he will not host a Hari Raya Aidilfitri open house at Seri Perdana this year, in a financial decision to save public funds.

Speaking at the Finance Ministry monthly assembly in Putrajaya this morning, the prime minister also advised government agencies not to be lavish in their Raya celebrations.

"I want to remind you here because...