[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
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
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
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
AWANI Tonight: 30% drop in retail diesel sales post-subsidy reform
Diesel sales at petrol stations have dropped by 30 percent within the first week of the government rationalising the fuel's subsidy on June 10.
Mon Jun 24 2024
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
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
Report to KPDN if egg prices do not drop - Consumer movement
The government decided to lower chicken egg prices nationwide by 3 cents each to pass on targeted subsidy savings to the public.
Mon Jun 17 2024
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
BUDI MADANI proves govt not washing its hands of people's lives
The govt introduced the BUDI MADANI initiative to ensure subsidy allocations target eligible groups and reduce the burden on those in need.
Mon Jun 17 2024
Every cent saved from diesel subsidy cut will be fairly returned to the people - PM
The targetted diesel subsidy was carried out due to excessive leakage of the fuel, especially involving the use by foreign fishing vessels.
Fri Jun 14 2024
Targeted diesel subsidy: 10 companies called up for announcing price hike - Armizan
Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the companies were called up to explain the justification of their action.
Fri Jun 14 2024
No reason for logistics business to raise prices - Amir Hamzah
There is no reason for the logistics sector to raise prices that will burden the people following the implementation of the Subsidised Diesel Control System (SKDS) 2.0, said Finance Minister II Datuk
Wed Jun 12 2024
KPDN studying proposals for additional vehicles eligible for Diesel Subsidies under SKDS
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).
Wed Jun 12 2024
AWANI Tonight: Savings from diesel subsidy cuts won't fund ministers - PM
Savings of RM4 billion from diesel subsidy cuts will be used to fund public transport and cash aid, and not fund ministers, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Tue Jun 11 2024