High income earners could be removed from fuel subsidy list, says ministry official

IPOH: The gradual rollout of the government’s fuel subsidy retargeting plan may soon see the top 15% income group (T15) excluded from receiving the Budi Madani RON95 (BUDI95) subsidy. This is in line with efforts to ensure a smoother transition, says Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim. Muhammad Kamil, who is the political secretary to the Finance Minister, said...

Takiyuddin, Rayer clash in Parliament over Indian community housing budget

KUALA LUMPUR: A war of words broke out in the Dewan Rakyat between Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan and RSN Rayer regarding the housing budget for the Indian community under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP). Takiyuddin (PN-Kota Baru) questioned why there was none for the Indian community, particularly estate workers without homes under the 13MP. "And since there...

Provide detailed breakdown of development allocations channelled to Sabah, urges Bung Moktar

KOTA KINABALU: The government has been urged to provide a detailed breakdown of the development allocation given to Sabah tabled under the federal budget each year in the Dewan Rakyat. Kinabatangan MP Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin said this was important so that the people are aware of the actual sum channelled to the state and...

It’s ‘abang’ Bung vs GRS rep as verbal row erupts during assembly sitting

KOTA KINABALU: An otherwise calm Sabah state assembly sitting on Tuesday (Nov 28) saw a war of words breaking out between Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin (BN-Lamag) and Datuk Masiung Banah (GRS-Kuamut). While debating on Sabah's 2024 Budget, Masiung touched on the delivery of projects in Tongod which is under his state constituency. Kuamut is also part...

RM7.05mil special aid for Penang civil servants and educators

GEORGE TOWN: Civil servants in Penang will receive special financial aid of either half a month's salary or a minimum of RM1,000 by the end of this year. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the aid is being extended to 3,867 civil servants in the state as gratitude for their dedicated and committed service. He said the...