Malaysia's poverty rate increases most in Sabah, Sarawak, Kelantan, Kedah — Mustapa Mohamed
Malaysia recorded its highest increases in poverty rates in the states of Sabah, Sarawak, Kelantan and Kedah due to inequality and unbalanced development across Malaysia in terms of wealth, income, education and infrastructure, according to Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Economy) Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed on Thursday (June 16).