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LETTER | We keep changing govts but nothing changes for us

LETTER | We keep changing govts but nothing changes for us

The people are getting frustrated.
SNAPSHOT | Madani Mart in every constituency soon?; May 13 set for Isa's review bid

SNAPSHOT | Madani Mart in every constituency soon?; May 13 set for Isa's review bid

What's going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.
LETTER | We need progressive taxation now

LETTER | We need progressive taxation now

Super-rich must contribute more to society.
Global supply crisis impact beginning to filter into daily costs - minister

Global supply crisis impact beginning to filter into daily costs - minister

Akmal says supply pressures not occurring uniformly, but vary by category.
MP SPEAKS | Govt needs accurate facts on biodiesel supply and usage in M'sia

MP SPEAKS | Govt needs accurate facts on biodiesel supply and usage in M'sia

It is to ensure it does not make errors in calculating development budget for biodiesel depots.
Govt assures no sudden policy changes regarding fuel subsidies

Govt assures no sudden policy changes regarding fuel subsidies

Policy decisions would be guided by data analysis - Fadillah.
COMMENT | What PM's 'only 15pct affected by diesel price hikes' leaves out

COMMENT | What PM's 'only 15pct affected by diesel price hikes' leaves out

Honest questions are how deep impact runs, how long it will persist.
Study on Budi95-like mechanism for diesel subsidy to be tabled next week

Study on Budi95-like mechanism for diesel subsidy to be tabled next week

Fahmi says the system is 'simpler, more efficient, and effective.'
'Lifeline for daily activities': Govt defends RM2.15 diesel price in East M'sia

'Lifeline for daily activities': Govt defends RM2.15 diesel price in East M'sia

Residents there more dependent on diesel - Finance Ministry.
Fuel crisis: Some stations running out of petrol but disruptions intermittent

Fuel crisis: Some stations running out of petrol but disruptions intermittent

Employees say disruptions were one-off.
LETTER | When taugeh price doubles, cost of living fears sprout

LETTER | When taugeh price doubles, cost of living fears sprout

People are forced to tighten purse strings as price of basic food skyrockets.
COMMENT | Fuel prices rise, but so do political half-truths

COMMENT | Fuel prices rise, but so do political half-truths

Selective comparisons, missing context distort public understanding of fuel costs.
Petrol dealers' group says price difference, extra costs affecting supply at pumps

Petrol dealers' group says price difference, extra costs affecting supply at pumps

Operators effectively have to pay for subsidies up front before the government reimburses them.
Govt to deploy cops at petrol stations to curb fuel supply leakage

Govt to deploy cops at petrol stations to curb fuel supply leakage

Cabinet made the decision on April 8, Armizan says.
YOURSAY | Brace ourselves for higher cost of living

YOURSAY | Brace ourselves for higher cost of living

'However, Anwar has not outlined what the government intends to do.'
'We are already in a crisis,' PM warns of looming price increases

'We are already in a crisis,' PM warns of looming price increases

Anwar says some misread situation as there are no queues at petrol stations.
YOURSAY | We are too dependent on subsidies

YOURSAY | We are too dependent on subsidies

'What do you think our government will do with the money saved?'
YOURSAY | Misguided leaders wasting precious fuel

YOURSAY | Misguided leaders wasting precious fuel

'Can't the prime minister use binoculars or Google Maps?'
COMMENT | Getting a grip on fuel subsidies as oil prices surge

COMMENT | Getting a grip on fuel subsidies as oil prices surge

Higher prices pushing up subsidy costs, sparking debate over subsidy system.
Rafizi moots video calls instead of large-scale political programmes amid energy crisis

Rafizi moots video calls instead of large-scale political programmes amid energy crisis

We must set good example to the public, he says.
Rafizi: Govt could've handled oil shocks better if it had used Padu

Rafizi: Govt could've handled oil shocks better if it had used Padu

Pandan MP says Putrajaya ditched cash transfer idea due to political considerations.
'We've been cycling for years,' netizens say over Ahmad Maslan's suggestion

'We've been cycling for years,' netizens say over Ahmad Maslan's suggestion

However, netizens also point out the challenges cyclists face.
Fuziah: Madani Mart not a KR1M copy

Fuziah: Madani Mart not a KR1M copy

Deputy minister says the two have different business models.
Mydin boss calls for calm amid fear of food price hike

Mydin boss calls for calm amid fear of food price hike

Ameer believes food costs will only rise earliest in May as major suppliers have reserves.