No GST next year, govt to focus on targeted subsidies
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 — The government has no plans to implement the Goods and Services Tax (GST) next year because it wants to focus on...
Cabinet to decide on targeted subsidy mechanism this month — Minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 — The cabinet will discuss and decide this month on the targeted subsidies mechanism expected to be implemented after March 2024,...
Targeted subsidies best way to ensure aid reaches right recipients —Minister
BUKIT MERTAJAM, Oct 22 — The government’s decision to implement targeted subsidies for certain goods or services is the best approach to ensure that assistance...
Targeted subsidies, living costs raised during Supply Bill 2024 debate
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — MPs raised issues related to targeted subsidies and cost of living on the third day of the debate on the...
Govt mulls giving subsidies via cash transfer — PM Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — The government is looking to provide subsidies to the people through cash transfer to prevent leakage, the Dewan Rakyat was...
MPs urge govt to evaluate impact of implementing targeted subsidy
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 — The government has been asked to assess the impact of the targeted subsidy programme, especially for the M40 group and...
Use targeted subsidy savings to raise cash aid for the deserving, govt urged
By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 – Savings accrued through the transition from blanket to targeted subsidies should be used to increase cash aid...
Targeted subsidy expected to begin in 2024
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 — The targeted subsidy programme is expected to be fully implemented beginning next year, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli. He said...
Small traders have two years to prep for targeted oil subsidy — Salahuddin
ALOR SETAR, July 21 — Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub said the government will give small traders, including packet...
Mechanism for targeted subsidy 75 pct complete — Minister
KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 — The mechanism for targeted subsidies is 75 per cent complete, said Deputy Finance Minister I Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan. He...
New approach to ensure more focused distribution of subsidies, says Rafizi
PUTRAJAYA, May 19 – An approach using household net disposable income metrics will be implemented in January next year (2024) as an economic structuring measure...
Unity govt to ensure subsidies provided fairly to targeted groups — PM Anwar
IPOH, May 18 — The Unity Government will continue to look for methods to ensure subsidies are provided fairly to targeted groups. Prime Minister Datuk...