The government has been asked to justify the high cost of maintaining the official residences of the prime minister and deputy prime minister at a time when it is slashing subsidies for essential goods.

PAS women's wing deputy chief Siti Maria Mahmud said this was necessary because the government was asking the people to adjust their lifestyles to meet the current economic environment.

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Editing: Tan Jiun Wuu