Govt Should Adopt Fair Market Price for Targeted RON95 Subsidies - Economist

BANGI, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- To implement RON95 petrol targeted subsidies, the government has been urged to adopt an approach that maintains market prices, making essential goods more affordable while still offering the necessary support to those in need.

Govt Urged To Carefully Classify Household Income To Avoid Missing Out Those In Need -- Backbenchers Club

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The government is being asked to re-examine the classification of household income to prevent from missing out aid and petrol subsidies to those who really need them, said the Backbenchers Club today.

Budget 2025 Is People-Friendly, Addresses Cost Of Living Issues - Analyst

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Budget 2025 announced on Friday (Oct 18) is very people-friendly and meets Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's desire to tackle the issue of rising cost of living, said an analyst.

Future Income Classifications To Consider Multiple Factors For Greater Fairness - Rafizi

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- Future income classifications will no longer rely solely on gross household income but will incorporate various factors to ensure greater fairness, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.

Govt To Study Data, Ensure Subsidies Help Right Groups - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- The government is still studying the data and will ensure subsidies on petrol, health and education help the right groups, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.