Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim wants hardcore poverty in Kedah eradicated within two months, highlighting the fact that there are 2,500 households categorised as such in the state.

“I have instructed the federal and state governments to assist them and eradicate hardcore poverty in Kedah within two months,” Free Malaysia Today reported Anwar as saying at the Kedah Madani Aidilfitir celebrations in Jitra last night.