Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Abdul Rahman Dahlan has invited singer Sheila Majid and other celebrities to attend a briefing by the Economic Planning Unit (EPU) on the state of the economy.

"Maybe Persatuan Seniman can organise the visit and I will be delighted to be the host," Rahman added on Twitter.

His invitation comes after Sheila and other celebrities made headlines for voicing out concerns about the rising cost of living.

The remarks had earned the celebrities praise, but also brickbats from Umno leaders...