Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for greater emphasis on worker welfare in future public-private partnership (PPP) projects. Speaking at the launch of the new PPP Masterplan, Anwar highlighted the need for equal priority to be given to workers who contribute to the success of such collaborations.
Since 2009, PPPs have attracted over RM50 billion in private investments.
However, Anwar noted that while these projects benefit companies and reduce the government’s financial burden, they often fail to address the well-being of the workers involved.
“As Finance Minister, I take pride when companies like Telekom Malaysia or Tenaga Nasional Berhad report profits, as it alleviates the government’s financial burden,” said Anwar during his speech at the Pikas Masterplan 2030 launch.
“But I often ask, what about the workers? What of his housing? Or his children’s education?”
The new PPP Masterplan aims to draw more investments while ensuring that the welfare of workers is not overlooked.
