#cost of living

SNAPSHOT | Monthly fuel subsidy spending hit RM7.5b in April; PN no longer ruled by one party - Annuar

SNAPSHOT | Monthly fuel subsidy spending hit RM7.5b in April; PN no longer ruled by one party - Annuar

What's going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.
PMO economist pushes mindful consumption as conflict hits 100-day mark

PMO economist pushes mindful consumption as conflict hits 100-day mark

Nation is strongest when govt, businesses, and rakyat respond calmly, responsibly, and together - Nurhisham.
Govt likely to delay RON95 subsidy changes despite oil market risks, says PMO economist

Govt likely to delay RON95 subsidy changes despite oil market risks, says PMO economist

Petrol remains a 'politically sensitive' issue, says Nurhisham.
Retail prices of petrol, diesel to drop from tomorrow till June 3

Retail prices of petrol, diesel to drop from tomorrow till June 3

It follows decline in the average international market price in the previous week - MOF.
PM assures stable fuel supply, retaining subsidised RON95 rates

PM assures stable fuel supply, retaining subsidised RON95 rates

Anwar attributes it to good ties with Iran, among others.
LETTER | Don’t deny T20 of subsidies, they're struggling too

LETTER | Don’t deny T20 of subsidies, they're struggling too

High cost of living, economic slowdown hitting them hard.
Only 10pct of Kedah paddy farmers begin planting amid water supply fears, rising costs

Only 10pct of Kedah paddy farmers begin planting amid water supply fears, rising costs

Pesawah chairperson says dam levels not stable enough.
Govt expands fleet card eligibility to jeeps, pickup trucks nationwide

Govt expands fleet card eligibility to jeeps, pickup trucks nationwide

Decision made during May 20 cabinet meeting, takes effect June 1 - Armizan.
Ministry: Mandatory certificate of analysis for 5 imported vegetables starts June 1

Ministry: Mandatory certificate of analysis for 5 imported vegetables starts June 1

Measure to strengthen national food safety controls, it says.
SNAPSHOT | K'tan deputy MB against subsidies for megacorps; NRD says no Budi95 disruption

SNAPSHOT | K'tan deputy MB against subsidies for megacorps; NRD says no Budi95 disruption

What's going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.
LETTER | Retain fuel subsidies, price volatility demands it

LETTER | Retain fuel subsidies, price volatility demands it

Removal will disproportionately affect lower and middle-income households.
SNAPSHOT | DBKL halts nods to development after KL flood ponds shrink; Muda hits back at Azam

SNAPSHOT | DBKL halts nods to development after KL flood ponds shrink; Muda hits back at Azam

What's going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm and 9pm.

COMMENT | Govt should narrow peninsula, Sabah economic gap before raising wages

COMMENT | Govt should narrow peninsula, Sabah economic gap before raising wages

Failure to do so would eventually affect Sabahan workers.
'T20' fuel subsidy cut: High income does not mean rich, DAP MPs tell govt

'T20' fuel subsidy cut: High income does not mean rich, DAP MPs tell govt

UPDATED 11.53AM | Stop creating fear with unclear standards, says Lim.
Govt cautious of burdening M40 in targeted fuel subsidy rollout

Govt cautious of burdening M40 in targeted fuel subsidy rollout

Don't want to cause significant shock to those who still need support, Akmal says.
YOURSAY | Targeting T20 isn't reform - it's political theatrics

YOURSAY | Targeting T20 isn't reform - it's political theatrics

'T20 are net contributors to public revenue.'
No fuel subsidies for the rich: Govt agrees, but still looking into it

No fuel subsidies for the rich: Govt agrees, but still looking into it

Don’t want subsidy removal to impact the upper-middle class, says Anwar.
Essential goods prices remain stable in KL, Perak, Johor

Essential goods prices remain stable in KL, Perak, Johor

Prices are based on Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry’s Price Catcher application.
COMMENT | Budget cuts reflect fixation on elections

COMMENT | Budget cuts reflect fixation on elections

Spineless Madani govt would rather bribe voters indirectly than cut subsidies.
YOURSAY | Cost of living: PM, there's much you can do, but won't

YOURSAY | Cost of living: PM, there's much you can do, but won't

'Do not ask the people for a blank cheque, then say the account is empty.'
PM recognises cost-of-living pressure, but says govt can't help everyone

PM recognises cost-of-living pressure, but says govt can't help everyone

Fiscal constraints, high cost of subsidies major challenges for govt.
House for sale, life on the line: Cancer patient's heartbreaking battle to survive

House for sale, life on the line: Cancer patient's heartbreaking battle to survive

Stage four cancer patient struggles to afford Keytruda immunotherapy treatment.
COMMENT | M'sia loves its workers, just not enough to pay them

COMMENT | M'sia loves its workers, just not enough to pay them

Inequality deepens amid rising wealth at the top.
COMMENT | Yet-to-be-seen price hikes a cause for concern

COMMENT | Yet-to-be-seen price hikes a cause for concern

Businesses can only absorb costs for so long, and increases are expected.