Tag: subsidy
Why subsidies sound costly but incentives sound strategic
Blanket subsidies can be costly, poorly targeted and difficult to sustain, especially when higher-income households consume more fuel in absolute terms.
Overcoming the war-inflicted rise in oil prices, realistically
The current 'blanket' subsidy for RON95 is becoming unsustainable. With global prices soaring, the government is essentially subsidizing the middle and upper class at the expense of development funds. It is time to implement the long-discussed Targeted Subsidy Program.
Budget 2026: Reform, relief, and the road to the ballot box
Still, the risks are clear. If subsidy reforms trigger discontent, if growth falters under global pressures, or if governance reforms stall, Budget 2026 could quickly become a political liability.
Rationalisation of RON95: A good and simpler way of targeted subsidy
This new structure ensures that those who consume RON95 petrol moderately will continue to enjoy the subsidy, just as under the previous blanket system.
RON95 in 2025
Despite all the challenges in 2024, the country is still moving forward and doing its best to improve the economics conditions by reducing the deficits.
Political calculus and economic reality: Malaysia’s diesel subsidy dilemma
By cutting these subsidies, the government aims to strengthen its fiscal capability. Moreover, the economic benefits include discouraging smuggling and leakages.
New chicken ceiling price below RM10?
The ceiling price for chicken in the country will be continued with a new rate between RM9 to RM10 per kilogramme, a slight increment than the current RM8.90 ceiling price which will end this month (June)
Stop instigating and inciting the people
Political parties in the Opposition should not be instigating and inciting the people, instead, they should look into their own backyards and figure out means to help the people.
Rafizi does not understand economics – Najib
Former Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said that Rafizi Ramli does not understand economic and fiscal policies
Government will reimpose chicken ceiling price if racketeering happens – Rosol
The government will not hesitate to reimpose the ceiling price for chicken if the traders rake excessive profit from the commodity.
