Focus on the poor before checking welfare of T20 'eligible' for targeted subsidies, govt told
The spending habits of the upper income bracket need to be scrutinised more closely, says one expert.
Prospective B40, M40 haj pilgrims identified through Rahmah cash aid list, says religious affairs minister
Mohd Na'im Mokhtar says the T20 group meanwhile is identified based on individual income of more than RM15,000 per month.
Govt could save up to RM17 billion if T20 not given fuel subsidies, says deputy minister
Ahmad Maslan says in 2022, consumption of fuel by the B40 was only 24%, compared to 41% by the M40 and 35% by the T20.
Middle class, the left-behind group in Budget 2022?
Economists say not much has been provided for this group despite them being loyal taxpayers.
Middle class money problems will hurt too, economists warn
A drop in the spending power of the M40 will have repercussions for the local economy although they may not need as much assistance as the B40.
