Economists warn against targeted petrol subsidy based on income
They say it could be ineffective and run the risk of tax evaders.
Has Anwar abandoned Rafizi's RM85 million PADU?
The database promoted by the economy minister was hardly mentioned by the prime minister in his budget speech.
'Clueless, short-sighted': Ex-EPU man under Najib tears apart Anwar's latest budget
Isham Jalil questions the reclassification of income categories, saying it does little to cushion the impact of the impending petrol price hike.
Now's the best time to remove subsidy for RON95 petrol, govt told
As missiles fly in the Middle East bringing the entire region to the brink of another major war, oil price seems to be holding up worldwide.
Don't get personal, PM told after setting 'be nice' condition for govt funds
Anwar Ibrahim recently said he would refuse funds if he is insulted.
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.
