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PKR MP calls for Padu optimisation amid fuel subsidy cuts

PKR MP calls for Padu optimisation amid fuel subsidy cuts

Current approach still has weaknesses, Lee says.
Woman claims Budi95 quota mysteriously drained, suspects unauthorised use

Woman claims Budi95 quota mysteriously drained, suspects unauthorised use

Sharina wanted to fill up in Selangor but found transactions had occurred in Perlis.
COMMENT | Can Iran conflict push development of more sustainable energy?

COMMENT | Can Iran conflict push development of more sustainable energy?

It's surely doable if country's top brains come together and think it over.
Domestic trade ministry tightens RON95 controls: Foreign vehicles, cards blocked from April 1

Domestic trade ministry tightens RON95 controls: Foreign vehicles, cards blocked from April 1

System to automatically filter transactions, enforcement DG says.
SNAPSHOT | Muhyiddin: PM's address on fuel crisis 'inadequate'; govt to look into nuclear energy

SNAPSHOT | Muhyiddin: PM's address on fuel crisis 'inadequate'; govt to look into nuclear energy

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Subsidised fuel quota reduction reasonable, say economists

Subsidised fuel quota reduction reasonable, say economists

The government needs more room to manoeuvre while most users unaffected.
Budi95 quota reduced by 100 litres amid Middle East conflict

Budi95 quota reduced by 100 litres amid Middle East conflict

UPDATED 7.58PM | New ceiling limit to be enforced on April 1, says Anwar.
COMMENT | Show math behind diesel's retail price

COMMENT | Show math behind diesel's retail price

Global price moved dramatically, yet govt made same 80 sen increase three times.
Oil price uncertainty raises cost concerns, public urged to avoid panic buying

Oil price uncertainty raises cost concerns, public urged to avoid panic buying

Experts warn global tensions may drive inflation, urging prudent spending.
COMMENT | Tun Faisal, rakyat not easily misled by simple debt comparisons

COMMENT | Tun Faisal, rakyat not easily misled by simple debt comparisons

Crisis-era borrowing differs from today's push for sustainability and reform.
Anwar: Stop politicising oil price surge driven by global crisis

Anwar: Stop politicising oil price surge driven by global crisis

All parties should come together to find solutions, PM says.
COMMENT | Israel-US war on Iran: Economic and market implications

COMMENT | Israel-US war on Iran: Economic and market implications

While impact on M'sia still mild, growth projection may be affected.
KINITV | Surplus food at bazaars and buffets - redistribute or dispose?

KINITV | Surplus food at bazaars and buffets - redistribute or dispose?

Over 17k tonnes of food wasted daily, KiniTV looks at ways to cut it down.
Experts: West Asia war could push up Malaysia's food costs

Experts: West Asia war could push up Malaysia's food costs

Strait of Hormuz accounts for much of global urea, sulphur, and ammonia.
YOURSAY | Planting own vegetables won't cut it

YOURSAY | Planting own vegetables won't cut it

'At best, it's contingency planning, not food security assurance.'
SNAPSHOT | MIC welcomes BN's 115 seats target; PM says Iran war economic fallout under control

SNAPSHOT | MIC welcomes BN's 115 seats target; PM says Iran war economic fallout under control

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Amid West Asia conflict, Mat Sabu tells ministry staffers to grow veggies at home

Amid West Asia conflict, Mat Sabu tells ministry staffers to grow veggies at home

Instruction is for those living on landed property, he says.
Petronas: M'sia has some structural resilience to external shocks

Petronas: M'sia has some structural resilience to external shocks

Company acknowledges conflict in West Asia would bring disruptions to several aspects.
LETTER | Cancelled open houses: Can't govt come up with better ideas?

LETTER | Cancelled open houses: Can't govt come up with better ideas?

Addressing mismanagement in GLCs could save more money than cancelling open houses.
SNAPSHOT | Hishammuddin ready to return to Umno if suspension lifted

SNAPSHOT | Hishammuddin ready to return to Umno if suspension lifted

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Middle East war will test M'sia's capability to maintain RON95 subsidy

Middle East war will test M'sia's capability to maintain RON95 subsidy

'Crude oil price may soar to US$100 per barrel in days ahead.'
LETTER | From relief to resilience: Building an economy that needs fewer handouts

LETTER | From relief to resilience: Building an economy that needs fewer handouts

We must work towards a future where aid like Sara is no longer required
Budi95: Most Malaysians use less than 200 litres a month, says PM

Budi95: Most Malaysians use less than 200 litres a month, says PM

PARLIAMENT | Anwar says the average is at 100 litres, although it can go up to 300.
RM100 Sara aid for all credited today, now covers frozen goods

RM100 Sara aid for all credited today, now covers frozen goods

Money will assist those who spent on Thaipusam, and those preparing for CNY, Ramadan - PM.