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100k goods, public transport vehicles eligible for RON95 subsidies

100k goods, public transport vehicles eligible for RON95 subsidies

No closing date but register immediately for subsidy benefits, minister advises.
COMMENT | Soft-pedalling on RON95 subsidies is bad

COMMENT | Soft-pedalling on RON95 subsidies is bad

It can cause problems at implementation, raises questions on efficacy to reduce govt spending.
No backup plan? Think twice before opting to retire early, civil servants told

No backup plan? Think twice before opting to retire early, civil servants told

PSD urges govt staff to consider debt obligations, family support and ability to sustain oneself.
Low OPR reduces borrowing costs, helps people own homes - MOF

Low OPR reduces borrowing costs, helps people own homes - MOF

Ministry says it will provide financial space to support other expenses.
PM: Sara initiative admired globally, replication seen difficult

PM: Sara initiative admired globally, replication seen difficult

He says govt is committed to addressing people’s welfare.
Rafizi suggests cash transfers for RON95 subsidy after Sara system glitch

Rafizi suggests cash transfers for RON95 subsidy after Sara system glitch

Ex-minister says he has raised concerns about using MyKad before.
Sara rollout sees overwhelming response, over RM50m spent in one day

Sara rollout sees overwhelming response, over RM50m spent in one day

System capacity has been boosted to ensure smooth transaction.
'Pass it forward': Nurul Izzah invites elected reps to donate Sara aid

'Pass it forward': Nurul Izzah invites elected reps to donate Sara aid

PKR deputy president says it will mean a lot to those in need.
Cheaper petrol doesn't necessarily mean cheaper goods – Rafizi

Cheaper petrol doesn't necessarily mean cheaper goods – Rafizi

Transparent pricing, stronger enforcement needed to prevent profiteering and protect consumers - ex-minister.
'More Malays in poverty, but Indians not sidelined in eradication efforts'

'More Malays in poverty, but Indians not sidelined in eradication efforts'

PARLIAMENT | Anwar recognises need for better coordination in channelling funds to the Indian community.
Motorcyclists still exempt from paying tolls - highway authority

Motorcyclists still exempt from paying tolls - highway authority

Agency debunks claims that motorcyclists would be paying tolls in October.
Buy now pay later: Over 160k have RM121.8b in overdue debt - deputy minister

Buy now pay later: Over 160k have RM121.8b in overdue debt - deputy minister

Users generally exhibit good payment discipline, Lim says.
'Where's the local rice?' MP points out rakyat can't even find it in stores

'Where's the local rice?' MP points out rakyat can't even find it in stores

PARLIAMENT | Muslimin says he's received such complaints, slams deputy minister's poor sales claim.
Local rice not selling? Check quality first, says opposition

Local rice not selling? Check quality first, says opposition

PARLIAMENT | Hamzah slams deputy minister for lamenting local rice not well-received.
Plantation workers to share housing law draft with PM

Plantation workers to share housing law draft with PM

Issue remains unresolved for 40 years, they say.
13MP: 'Let EPF contributors decide on full withdrawal or monthly payout'

13MP: 'Let EPF contributors decide on full withdrawal or monthly payout'

Making mechanism mandatory will be burdensome to people, See-To says.
Water tariff hikes in all peninsula states except Perak from Aug 1

Water tariff hikes in all peninsula states except Perak from Aug 1

UPDATED 4.54PM | High consumption users will be most affected in Terengganu.
Chicken egg subsidy restructuring takes effect tomorrow

Chicken egg subsidy restructuring takes effect tomorrow

It is to ensure supply security and price stability, ministry says.
Law reviews underway to tackle rising private healthcare costs: PM

Law reviews underway to tackle rising private healthcare costs: PM

Anwar says Health Ministry is refining the legal framework.
COMMENT | What 'Turun Anwar' really reveals about Malaysia's crisis

COMMENT | What 'Turun Anwar' really reveals about Malaysia's crisis

What remains of Anwar's term must be urgently recalibrated.
Putrajaya outlines toll hike math, says deferment saves rakyat RM1.6k a year

Putrajaya outlines toll hike math, says deferment saves rakyat RM1.6k a year

PARLIAMENT | It will be relief for those who use highways frequently - works minister.
COMMENT | Ali Baba and the filthy rich thieves

COMMENT | Ali Baba and the filthy rich thieves

Hard to keep up with the corruption cases in our courts.
COMMENT | The RM2.5b giveaway that Malaysia can't afford

COMMENT | The RM2.5b giveaway that Malaysia can't afford

Anwar touts economic progress, but engages in costly populism over targeted aid.
MP SPEAKS | Don't insult rakyat by saying PM trying to buy votes

MP SPEAKS | Don't insult rakyat by saying PM trying to buy votes

These are difficult and unpredictable times.