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'Put consumer affairs under PM'

Date - 4.4.2009
Source - New Straits Times Online
WebLink - http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/Saturday/National/2523254/Article/index_html

KOTA KINABALU: Federation of Malaysian Consumer Associations vice-president Datuk Patrick Sindu hopes that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak will take charge of the consumer affairs portfolio to counter the current economic crisis.

Patrick said Najib, who is also finance minister, had the executive power to decide on economic issues, especially pertaining to consumerism.

"I also hope that consumer affairs will not be combined with other matters to form one ministry or there will be a conflict of interest.

In congratulating Najib on his appointment, Patrick said he would lead the nation to greater heights.

However, he hoped that after the three by-elections on April 7, full attention would be given to strengthening the country's economy and addressing consumer-related issues. -- Bernama