Cost of 'balik kampung' soars as bus operators struggle with diesel price hikes
Express bus companies put the blame on the government's withdrawal of bulk diesel subsidies and a slew of other operating costs.
Rice industry sinking, farmers warn ahead of Putrajaya gathering to protest floor price
They say the amount under discussion is disproportionate to their current operating costs following the removal of diesel subsidies last year.
Debate swirls on merits of RON92 comeback amid concern over impending petrol hike
Although the cheaper petrol variant has not been available in Malaysia since 2009, it is still used in many parts of the world, including developed countries.
We surprised everyone with diesel, we'll do the same with petrol, says Rafizi
The economy minister says the government will proceed with its fuel plan despite concerns about inflation.
When diesel prices go up
Diesel users, from individuals to traders, grapple with the removal of blanket diesel subsidies.
Anwar's rhetoric against the rich and powerful cannot justify half-baked targeted subsidies
As usual, the burden is shifted to the poor, who can barely make ends meet.
Clips of ex-Umno man debunking Rafizi's claims go viral as anger grows over diesel price
Isham Jalil says the excuses put forward by the government are not fact-driven and defy logic.
Rice farmers slam diesel price hike, 'unhelpful' subsidy programmes
A padi farmers' empowerment group questions the agriculture ministry's claim of having approved 30,000 applications for subsidy payouts.
Building materials, vegetables included in domino effect of diesel price surge
Transport operators say they cannot guarantee that prices will remain the same, citing the exclusion of tipper lorries for subsidies and scant details on compensation programmes.
Restaurants set to mark up prices as diesel hike triggers domino effect
Teh tarik is among the popular food and drinks that will be affected, say restaurant owners.
Wholesalers, suppliers raise prices after diesel surges 56% under new subsidy scheme
Traders say an increase in transport costs of up to 25% prompted them to make the 'difficult decision'.
As diesel shoots to RM3.35, can the subsidy programme succeed?
In other words, can someone who fails to do something simple succeed at something big?
