subsidies

The main point here is the (targeted) subsidies should not burden the 85 pct of the population, says PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

There is a need to move away from blanket subsidies and adopt a lifecycle approach to broaden social protections for Malaysians.

We will proceed with the discontinuation (of subsidies) once a Cabinet decision is made, says Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir.

According to MoF, the official 2024 forecasts for inflation and GDP growth remain at 2.0-3.5 per cent and 4.0-5.0 per cent, respectively.

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said it was crucial to strengthen the economy as revenue was wasted and subsidies weren't reaching target groups.

To increase agricultural productivity, a combination of financial, logistical, and technological supportsisneeded.

All tour buses and travel companies from S'pore want to raise prices because they can't get diesel subsidies, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Diesel subsidy rationalisation ensures efficient management to prevent misuse and reach the appropriate groups.

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said new retail prices for Grade A, B, and C eggs are 42 sen, 40 sen and 38 sen each respectively effective today.

The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) is studying the basis of applications and appeals from various parties regarding improvements to the Subsidised Diesel Control System (SKDS).

Shan Saeed said more countries are now removing subsidies and move to a more market-driven approach.

To avoid a sharp rise in the cost of goods and services, subsidies will continue for traders using diesel-powered commercial vehicles.

Malaysia's elderly population is set to feel the full force of its planned removal of fuel subsidies.

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will also explain the government's steps in addressing the cost of living, including various subsidies provided.

Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said implementation would not affect foreign investments as investors have invested for the long term.

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.