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SPECIAL REPORT | Ministry sources say 2 companies can provide sugar at cheaper rates without subsidy.

Social experiment is to address cost of living, he says.

Comprehensive investigation will be conducted, aid will be reinstated.

PARLIAMENT | Hamzah says govt's Sara programme conditional and limited in nature.

Former minister urges govt to institutionalise the programmes.

Developers' association says the middle class will benefit from the initiative.

Govt proposing the current RM2.5k tax relief for sustainability to be expanded.

BUDGET 2026 | 50pct toll discount for two days in conjunction with festival.

Total value of transactions has reached RM1.3b, ministry says.

We don't want to grant extra quota if it's not genuinely used, says Amir Hamzah.

Villagers say none of them have ever received any fuel subsidy.

Living beyond your means is a recipe for financial ruin.

Ministry sec-gen says an announcement may be made soon.

RON95 subsidy loopholes remain a real concern.

UPDATED 10.22AM | Govt reluctant to take on initiative that would cause friction among public - PM.

Use our calculator to see how much you'll save and the amount subsidised.

After this phase, we will assess implementation, Kamil says.

UPDATED 7.41PM | It's money that we can use for other needs, Amir says.

Party leader calls new system a populist measure that impacts fiscal discipline.

Top earners qualify for subsidised petrol under the new scheme.

Wealthier households likely to benefit more, he adds.

Living costs will remain high, as petrol is only a contributing factor.

Second finance minister adds that 300-litre cap would cover most road users.

Don't wait until the last minute, says minister.