DAP, PSM leaders back universal income plan by Umno’s Tok Mat

(From left) Charles Santiago and Dr Michael Jeyakumar have welcomed Mohamad Hasan’s proposal for a temporary universal basic income policy for the low-income group. PETALING JAYA: DAP MP Charles Santiago has called for bipartisan support to turn universal basic income (UBI) into reality as proposed by Umno deputy president Mohamad Hasan.

Mohamad’s idea was also welcomed by Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) chairman Dr Michael Jeyakumar.

Santiago told FMT: “He’s (Mohamad) right in calling for a UBI. There can be bipartisan support for this and I would like to tell Mohamad we can hold a joint press conference about it. We need […]

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