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.
ID system for subsidised cooking oil will come with a hefty price, says economist
Ahmed Razman Abdul Latiff says the system could also be misused by irresponsible parties.
Govt's focus on B40 risks alienating PH voter base, says analyst
But while many in the middle class are said to be dissatisfied with issues such as the cost of electricity, they may find themselves faced with a lack of options.
Industry players, economists pan govt's plan for non-subsidised petrol stations
They say the problem lies in enforcement and the establishment of laws to prevent foreign drivers from buying petrol meant for Malaysians.
Anwar says ask Mat Sabu, govt makes U-turn on egg price float plan
The agriculture and food security minister had earlier said that egg prices will be determined by the market for easier supervision of food prices.
Only the rich affected by subsidy cuts, says PM
Anwar Ibrahim says the move is meant to reduce burden on the poor.
Targeted subsidies, price of goods to be raised at Dewan Rakyat
Questions will also be raised about food security, the recruitment of teachers, and national harmony.
The trouble with targeted subsidies in tackling cost of living
The Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations says determining who should receive assistance would require a detailed study.
Germany to subsidise electric bills with 12.7 billion euro grid fee payment, sources say
The intervention could stabilise the fees, sources say, which otherwise were set to jump given runaway wholesale power prices and rising operational costs for the transmission grid companies.
Electricity tariff subsidies to cost govt RM6.51 billion this year
Future electricity tariff decisions will be based on the imbalance cost past through mechanism which depends on the price of fuel at the global level.
National Recovery Council calls for targeted subsidy system
This is to ensure that only those truly in need benefit from such initiatives, it says.
Bottled cooking oil subsidies on the agenda at Dewan Rakyat
Questions will also be raised on so-called doctors selling cosmetics on social media and measures to ensure that first home buyers are not bogged down with bank loan repayment charges due to stalled projects.
