‘Govt has no plan to cut down subsidies, affect public pocket’ – ARAB TIMES – KUWAIT NEWS – Arab Times Kuwait English Daily

‘Govt has no plan to cut down subsidies, affect public pocket’ – ARAB TIMES – KUWAIT NEWS – Arab Times Kuwait English Daily

Minister Al-Aqeel stated that the file for rationalizing subsidies has not been opened since she received the portfolio of the Ministry of Finance in the past few weeks.. With regard to the issue of wages and salary reduction, Minister Al-Aqeel stressed that this approach is not present on the government agenda and all that is proposed is the law on reforming wages in public sector or what is known as the "strategic alternative".. It will affect a segment of up to 30% of government employees by an increase in salaries, while salaries of those in service will not be affected by the decrease, as the law will address the discrepancy in similar occupations in government sector..