![Targeted toll exemption for festive seasons under review - PM Targeted toll exemption for festive seasons under review - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-03/41551764441_PlazaTol.jpg)
Targeted toll exemption for festive seasons under review - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says similar to previous subsidy adjustments, toll exemptions should only be provided to the B40 and M40 groups.
Thu Jan 23 2025
![Communications, delivery mechanisms key to effective RON95 targeted subsidy rollout - Experts Communications, delivery mechanisms key to effective RON95 targeted subsidy rollout - Experts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/61733472064_RONminyak.jpg)
Communications, delivery mechanisms key to effective RON95 targeted subsidy rollout - Experts
As Malaysia prepares to roll out a targeted RON95 subsidy scheme next year, experts are raising concerns about implementation challenges.
Fri Dec 06 2024
![Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/41727156790_RON.jpg)
Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry
The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.
Tue Nov 26 2024
![Targeted subsidy for RON95 petrol necessary to address leakage Targeted subsidy for RON95 petrol necessary to address leakage](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/41730783111_TBAmirHamzah.jpg)
Targeted subsidy for RON95 petrol necessary to address leakage
Non-citizens, the commercial sector, and smuggling activities make up around 40 pct of total petrol consumption, current data shows.
Tue Nov 05 2024
![Targeted subsidies: Govt to continue protecting interests of 85 pct population - PM Targeted subsidies: Govt to continue protecting interests of 85 pct population - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/41730183329_tbAnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Targeted subsidies: Govt to continue protecting interests of 85 pct population - PM
The main point here is the (targeted) subsidies should not burden the 85 pct of the population, says PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Tue Oct 29 2024
![Three reasons targeted diesel subsidy hasn't been implemented in Sabah, Sarawak - Armizan Three reasons targeted diesel subsidy hasn't been implemented in Sabah, Sarawak - Armizan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/71724430150_DatukArmizanMohdA.jpg)
Three reasons targeted diesel subsidy hasn't been implemented in Sabah, Sarawak - Armizan
Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali is committed to addressing subsidy leakages in these regions effectively.
Mon Oct 28 2024
![Government considering terminating egg subsidy - Mohamad Government considering terminating egg subsidy - Mohamad](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/71671115267_TBtelurj.jpg)
Government considering terminating egg subsidy - Mohamad
Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said the government may end the egg subsidy to save RM100 million monthly for other critical agro-food sector needs.
Wed Oct 09 2024
![Targeted diesel subsidy: Eligible applicants told to register for fleet card immediately Targeted diesel subsidy: Eligible applicants told to register for fleet card immediately](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71716899140_KosSaraHidup.jpg)
Targeted diesel subsidy: Eligible applicants told to register for fleet card immediately
Fuziah Salleh said KPDN revealed that just over 259,000 out of 410,000 eligible vehicles had applied for a fleet card under the subsidy.
Mon Aug 12 2024
![Inflation, economic growth forecasts not affected by targeted subsidy implementation - MoF Inflation, economic growth forecasts not affected by targeted subsidy implementation - MoF](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71713588822_KementerianKewangan.jpg)
Inflation, economic growth forecasts not affected by targeted subsidy implementation - MoF
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.
Wed Jul 31 2024
![Subsidy rationalisation part of efforts to cut yearly borrowing to RM86 bil in 2024 - PM Subsidy rationalisation part of efforts to cut yearly borrowing to RM86 bil in 2024 - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41721438703_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Subsidy rationalisation part of efforts to cut yearly borrowing to RM86 bil in 2024 - PM
The government aims to decrease annual borrowing to RM86 billion in 2024 from RM93 billion in 2023 and RM100 billion in 2022.
Mon Jul 22 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Subsidy rationalisation, rents and inflation [COLUMNIST] Subsidy rationalisation, rents and inflation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/71624746038_WangRinggit.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Subsidy rationalisation, rents and inflation
Constrained business rents are vital to control the cost of doing business and the cost of living.
Thu Jul 04 2024
![Targeted fuel subsidy: Decrease in diesel seizures - Armizan Targeted fuel subsidy: Decrease in diesel seizures - Armizan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41719985503_ArmizanMohdAli.jpg)
Targeted fuel subsidy: Decrease in diesel seizures - Armizan
Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the downtrend is based on comparison during the 20 days before and after implementing targeted diesel subsidy.
Thu Jul 04 2024
![Applications for refunds under SKDS 2.0 open on July 1 - MOF Applications for refunds under SKDS 2.0 open on July 1 - MOF](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61718609767_diesel.jpg)
Applications for refunds under SKDS 2.0 open on July 1 - MOF
The government will begin accepting applications for refunds from recipients of the Subsidised Diesel Control System (SKDS) 2.0 on July 1.
Fri Jun 28 2024
![Govt confident of achieving 2024 inflation, GDP targets even with diesel subsidy retargeting Govt confident of achieving 2024 inflation, GDP targets even with diesel subsidy retargeting](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61710826372_TBAMIRHAMZAH.jpg)
Govt confident of achieving 2024 inflation, GDP targets even with diesel subsidy retargeting
The government is targeting headline inflation of 2.0-3.5 per cent and gross domestic product growth of 4.0-5.0 per cent for this year.
Mon Jun 24 2024
![Price hikes by S’pore tour agencies show diesel subsidy rationalisation needs to continue - PM Price hikes by S’pore tour agencies show diesel subsidy rationalisation needs to continue - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718346031_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Price hikes by S’pore tour agencies show diesel subsidy rationalisation needs to continue - PM
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.
Tue Jun 18 2024
![Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739948701_TBYaroun.jpg)
Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws
Hezbollah says Israel was still occupying Lebanese territory and put the onus on the Lebanese state to get Israeli forces out.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41691592123_WangYi.jpg)
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739935395_tbVladimirPutinDon.jpg)
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739950345_PopeFrancis.jpg)
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738903885_TBSaraDuterte.jpg)
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733723992_LewisHamilton.jpg)
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739962942_SheikhMohamedbinZ.jpg)
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739940935_TBTaylorSwift.jpg)
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71737096454_palestinegazaisr.jpg)
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739939398_TBLiewChinTong.jpg)
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025