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Just reinstate 'efficient, fair' GST, MCA veep tells govt amid SST expansion

Just reinstate 'efficient, fair' GST, MCA veep tells govt amid SST expansion

GST has broader reach with strong rebate mechanism - Low.
From Klang Valley to K'tan, subsidised cooking oil abundant in Pekan Golok

From Klang Valley to K'tan, subsidised cooking oil abundant in Pekan Golok

Intended recipients not benefiting amid concerns over ongoing smuggling.
Traders may use subsidised LPG until regulation amendments finalised

Traders may use subsidised LPG until regulation amendments finalised

Minister says no legal action will be taken during the transition period.
Experts urge reforms in drug pricing, public healthcare governance

Experts urge reforms in drug pricing, public healthcare governance

Merely displaying prices won't solve the problem.
Govt's decisions based on thorough study, Mat Sabu says over subsidy cuts

Govt's decisions based on thorough study, Mat Sabu says over subsidy cuts

Not all policies will have immediate impact, he adds.
Domestic LPG ban in eateries will burden consumers, DAP Youth warns

Domestic LPG ban in eateries will burden consumers, DAP Youth warns

Public policy chief notes commercial gas is nearly triple the price of subsidised gas.
PAS MP urges govt rethink its 'vague' subsidy plan

PAS MP urges govt rethink its 'vague' subsidy plan

Fadhli says party will not stand by initiatives that victimise rakyat.
Jackpot dreams: PAS wonders if Sports Toto's record profits signal desperation

Jackpot dreams: PAS wonders if Sports Toto's record profits signal desperation

Fadhli notes a serious social and moral crisis.
LETTER | Is linking MyKad to fuel subsidies helping Malaysians?

LETTER | Is linking MyKad to fuel subsidies helping Malaysians?

The government needs to implement a secure, fair, and user-friendly system.
RON95 subsidy rationalisation now in Finance Ministry's hands: Rafizi

RON95 subsidy rationalisation now in Finance Ministry's hands: Rafizi

Economy minister says the Finance Ministry will fully manage the subsidy system.
Look at Uruguay's 'poor' Mujica and 'T20' you, PSM tells Wong Chen

Look at Uruguay's 'poor' Mujica and 'T20' you, PSM tells Wong Chen

Govt won't even match minimum wage with recent civil servant pay adjustment - Arutchelvan.
Education gap widening due to economic pressures - minister

Education gap widening due to economic pressures - minister

Some students work after school to cover family expenses, Zaliha says.
Bank agrees to postpone auctioning chronically ill patient's home - PSM

Bank agrees to postpone auctioning chronically ill patient's home - PSM

Komagan expresses relief, auction on hold pending MRTA claim outcome.
Govt to boost cheaper egg supply as subsidy set to end

Govt to boost cheaper egg supply as subsidy set to end

This will provide affordable egg options while helping to stabilise prices - minister.
Drug prices: GPs must empower public with informed choices using data

Drug prices: GPs must empower public with informed choices using data

It would enhance people's trust in private medical system, says group.

Govt expands categories of goods for Sara purchases

Govt expands categories of goods for Sara purchases

Household cleaning products such as detergent, washing powder now included.
No more egg subsidy on Aug 1

No more egg subsidy on Aug 1

But first govt will halve subsidy from 10sen to 5sen per egg starting tomorrow.
Prices of roti canai, nasi lemak, satay double in 13 years - DOSM

Prices of roti canai, nasi lemak, satay double in 13 years - DOSM

Price of roti canai rose from 90 sen in 2011 to RM1.54 in 2024.
RON95 subsidy: Khalid tells Anwar to take a page from Najib's slogan

RON95 subsidy: Khalid tells Anwar to take a page from Najib's slogan

INTERVIEW | Govt must improve method of public engagement, Amanah man says.
PM distributes 28k fresh chickens in Permatang Pauh for Raya

PM distributes 28k fresh chickens in Permatang Pauh for Raya

This is personal contribution from premier, aide says.
PM assures RON95 subsidy revision won’t affect low-income group

PM assures RON95 subsidy revision won’t affect low-income group

‘It will only affect foreigners, super-rich.’
Targeted RON95 subsidy mechanism still being fine-tuned, says minister

Targeted RON95 subsidy mechanism still being fine-tuned, says minister

Amir says announcement expected after first half of 2025.
Govt expands Sara aid, recipients grateful ahead of Aidilfitri

Govt expands Sara aid, recipients grateful ahead of Aidilfitri

Sara expansion to 5.4 million recipients eases burden of B40 group.
PN has the answers to rakyat's problems - Muhyiddin

PN has the answers to rakyat's problems - Muhyiddin

Coalition chairperson asserts that PN is always ready to helm govt and 'make things right'.