KUALA LUMPUR: Thousands of Malaysians are mocking a 50 million ringgit ($16 million) plan to offer government-linked email accounts to all adults, saying most Internet users already have free email service .
The project has become an embarrassment for Prime Minister Najib Razak . He announced it Tuesday as part of efforts to boost government efficiency, but Malaysians ridiculed it as a publicity stunt and a waste of funds.
The plan aims to provide 16 million Malaysians with free email accounts for online communication between them and government agencies.
More than 20,000 people had joined a Facebook group by Wednesday opposing the initiative.
Najib insists a private company will spearhead the project without using taxpayers' money.
The project has become an embarrassment for Prime Minister Najib Razak . He announced it Tuesday as part of efforts to boost government efficiency, but Malaysians ridiculed it as a publicity stunt and a waste of funds.
The plan aims to provide 16 million Malaysians with free email accounts for online communication between them and government agencies.
More than 20,000 people had joined a Facebook group by Wednesday opposing the initiative.
Najib insists a private company will spearhead the project without using taxpayers' money.
