By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, Nov 15 — The state government plans to continue its targeted subsidy approach in the upcoming 2025 Selangor State Budget, prioritising precise aid delivery while maintaining fiscal responsibility, according to an aide to Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin...

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 — The government is adopting a pragmatic approach in planning the country’s economic development, said Economy Minister Mohd Rafizi Ramli.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 — The targeted subsidy for RON95 petrol is essential to mitigate leakage involving usage by individuals who should not benefit from it, said Finance Minister II Amir Hamzah Azizan.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 — Methods to determine the T15 income group, search efforts for flight MH370, and the government’s moves to address delays in flood mitigation projects will be among the highlights of today’s Dewan Rakyat sitting.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — The government will continue to protect the interests of 85 per cent of the Malaysian population amid the implementation of targeted subsidies for RON95 petrol, which is slated to take effect in mid-next year, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — Diesel subsidy claims by oil companies for August have decreased by 51.6 per cent against claims in May since the June 10 implementation of targeted diesel subsidy, said the Economy Ministry.

By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, Oct 21 — Despite facing criticism from various sides over the planning of the implementation of targeted RON95 subsidies in mid-2025, Gombak MP Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari is confident that the decision will ultimately demonstrate the government’s...

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — The government is considering using databases linked to identification cards, along with e-wallets and debit cards, as part of the mechanism for the two-tiered pricing system for RON95 petrol subsidies.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 20 — 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.

By Selangor Journal Team SHAH ALAM, Oct 19 — The Unity Government announced two major subsidy cuts in Budget 2025, targeting RON95 petrol and education, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The moves are part of austerity measures aimed at addressing the national debt and curbing...

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 — The government must take practical measures, including moves towards targeted diesel subsidies, despite criticism, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

ALOR SETAR, Aug 22 — The Farmers’ Organisation Authority (LPP) has called on the government to consider extending the diesel subsidy scheme to include agricultural machinery to alleviate the financial burden on farmers.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 — The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) has urged eligible individuals to register for fleet cards under the Subsidised Diesel Control System (SKDS) as soon as possible.

SEPANG, Aug 6 — The majority of traders display a good level of compliance throughout the targeted diesel subsidy initiative's two-month period, said Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali.

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 6 — The strength of the domestic economy and the measures taken by the Finance Ministry and its associated departments play a crucial role in efforts to bolster the ringgit, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUANTAN, Aug 4 — The number of public transport and goods vehicles registered for the Budi Madani MySubsidi Diesel initiative is unsatisfactory, said Deputy Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Fuziah Salleh.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — The implementation of targeted diesel subsidies is not expected to have a significant impact on inflation and economic growth, as the government has taken into account the rate of increase in diesel retail price and the cash assistance provided, said the Finance Ministry (MoF).

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — Subsidy rationalisations are part of the government’s initiative to lower annual borrowing to RM86 billion, from RM93 billion in 2023 and RM100 billion in 2022, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 — Malaysian Rating Corporation Bhd (MARC) estimates that a 10 per cent decrease in RON95 fuel subsidies could narrow the fiscal deficit by around 0.2 per cent of the gross domestic product (GDP).

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 — The RON95 targeted subsidy mechanism will fully utilise data from the Central Database Hub (Padu), and eligibility for the subsidy will be based on net household disposable income, said the Economy Ministry.