The government has been asked to justify the high cost of maintaining the official residences of the prime minister and deputy prime minister at a time when it is slashing subsidies for essential goods. <br /> <br />PAS women's wing deputy chief Siti Maria Mahmud said this was necessary because the government was asking the people to adjust their lifestyles to meet the current economic environment. <br /> <br />Full story: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/168238 <br /> <br />Camera: Amir Abdullah <br /> <br />Editing: Tan Jiun Wuu