The state-level Premier Information Dissemination Roadshows (MPPs) will be held during the second week of Syawal, said Deputy Finance Minister Ahmad Maslan.

He said the roadshows are aimed at explaining current issues, including the 11th Malaysia Plan, Goods and Services Tax (GST), and 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).

"The roadshows will not be held in state capitals but in strategic and suitable locations within the 14 states,’ he told reporters after attending the iftar (breaking of fast) ceremony at the Mara Junior Science College in Parit, Perak, yesterday.

Furthermore, he said the upcoming events would also include exhibitions on the GST by the Royal Malaysian Customs, and price control on goods by the Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Ministry.

Earlier, Ahmad had a closed-door meeting with about 150 UMNO leaders and village chiefs from Parit.

- Bernama