![[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
AWANI Tonight: Work on amicable solutions, avoid profiteering of diesel subsidy
IDEAS Malaysia's Doris Liew discusses how the diesel subsidy rationalisation affects industries across various sectors, following claims of increased cost of doing business.
Mon Jul 01 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
![Diesel subsidy not abolished, gov't still bears RM7 bln in subsidies - PM Diesel subsidy not abolished, gov't still bears RM7 bln in subsidies - 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)
Diesel subsidy not abolished, gov't still bears RM7 bln in subsidies - PM
Diesel subsidy rationalisation ensures efficient management to prevent misuse and reach the appropriate groups.
Mon Jun 17 2024
![PM to present details on implementing targeted subsidies in Budget 2024 PM to present details on implementing targeted subsidies in Budget 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/41695117648_anwaribrahim.jpg)
PM to present details on implementing targeted subsidies in Budget 2024
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim assured that any subsidy rationalisation would not burden the middle and lower-income groups.
Tue Sep 19 2023
![Govt needs to reduce subsidies on rich before reintroducing GST - PM Govt needs to reduce subsidies on rich before reintroducing GST - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/71694598672_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Govt needs to reduce subsidies on rich before reintroducing GST - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government has to do the subsidy rationalisation as soon as possible.
Wed Sep 13 2023
![[COLUMNIST] Refining T20 income classification - Pre-subsidy rationalisation [COLUMNIST] Refining T20 income classification - Pre-subsidy rationalisation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41674975637_Ipohsuntikandosv.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Refining T20 income classification - Pre-subsidy rationalisation
EMIR Research calls for the refining of the T20, M40 & B40 income classifications to be undertaken pre-subsidy rationalisation.
Fri Jun 09 2023
![Ministry to intensify efforts to reduce cost of living under 12MP - Nanta Ministry to intensify efforts to reduce cost of living under 12MP - Nanta](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/61628122192_AlexanderNantaLing.jpg)
Ministry to intensify efforts to reduce cost of living under 12MP - Nanta
The ministry has also begun subsidy rationalisation studies to identify subsidy modules that have an impact and can reach the target groups.
Tue Sep 28 2021
![New BNM Governor views introduction of GST, subsidy rationalisation as bold move New BNM Governor views introduction of GST, subsidy rationalisation as bold move](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/61462795078_GabenorBankNegara.jpg)
New BNM Governor views introduction of GST, subsidy rationalisation as bold move
Datuk Muhammad Ibrahim is apparently of the opinion that if the steps had not been taken, the country might have faced the same fate as Greece.
Mon May 09 2016
![No decision made on subsidy rationalisation for other products - Johari No decision made on subsidy rationalisation for other products - Johari](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/71447842904_DatukJohariAbdGhani.jpg)
No decision made on subsidy rationalisation for other products - Johari
The government has not made any decision to rationalise subsidies for other products other than oil and sugar at this juncture, said Deputy Finance Minister, Datuk Johari Abdul Ghani.
Tue Dec 22 2015
![Proactive action enables Government to give back to the people - Najib Proactive action enables Government to give back to the people - Najib](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/51445606442_NajibBudget.jpg)
Proactive action enables Government to "give back" to the people - Najib
The Prime Minister cited the enforcement of the Goods and Services Tax and subsidy rationalisation as among the proactive actions taken by the government.
Mon Nov 02 2015
![GST, subsidy rationalisation for more development - Najib GST, subsidy rationalisation for more development - Najib](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-11/41417272546_295x200.jpg)
GST, subsidy rationalisation for more development - Najib
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said implementation of the GST and subsidy rationalisation is to enable more development to be carried out and not intended to burden the people.
Sat Nov 29 2014
![Govt still studying structure of new fuel subsidy rationalisation scheme Govt still studying structure of new fuel subsidy rationalisation scheme](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-10/41414640415_295x200.jpg)
Govt still studying structure of new fuel subsidy rationalisation scheme
Datuk Seri Najib said it is a bit premature to disclose the matter and as such the present system will continue.
Thu Oct 30 2014
![Fuel subsidy scheme for those earning RM5k and less Fuel subsidy scheme for those earning RM5k and less](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-01/61359451927_295x200.jpg)
Fuel subsidy scheme for those earning RM5k and less
The fuel subsidy rationalisation scheme to be implemented next year will be divided into three tiers depending on the monthly income, said Second Finance Minister, Datuk Seri Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah.
Mon Oct 27 2014
![Subsidy rationalisation mechanism still under study: Chua Subsidy rationalisation mechanism still under study: Chua](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-06/71402358049_295x200.jpg)
Subsidy rationalisation mechanism still under study: Chua
Datuk Chua Tee Yong said the mechanism for the implementation of the subsidy rationalisation is still under study and is expected to be announced next year.
Sun Oct 26 2014