Sg Bakap polls: Voting for Perikatan sends strong message, says Muhyiddin

NIBONG TEBAL: Voting for Perikatan Nasional and electing its candidate in the Sungai Bakap by-election would send a strong message to the government regarding concerns over rising living costs and the country's economy, says the coalition's chairman, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. He stated that the country's declining economy had impacted the people and worsened in recent...

QuickCheck: Are diesel car owners eligible for a RM200 subsidy?

WITH the recent changes to the fuel subsidy programme, many diesel car owners are curious whether they qualify for the new diesel subsidies. The government has introduced the Bantual Subsidi Madani (Budi Madani) programme to make diesel subsidies more targeted and efficient. Do diesel car owners really get a RM200 subsidy under this new initiative? Verdict: TRUE - With...

Domestic Trade Ministry ready to help tow truck operators in appeal for diesel subsidy, says Fuziah

PUTRAJAYA: The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry is ready to help tow truck operators appeal for diesel subsidies to reduce their operational costs following the implementation of the Budi Madani initiative. Deputy Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Fuziah Salleh (pic) said the matter would be brought to the diesel subsidy appeals committee for...

Diesel subsidy not abolished, govt still bears RM7bil in subsidies, says PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: The government still bears around RM7bil in subsidies related to diesel in Peninsular Malaysia, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He explained that subsidies have not been abolished. The diesel subsidy rationalisation aims to ensure more efficient management of subsidies, preventing misuse and ensuring they reach appropriate groups. "The main goal of the diesel...

Fahmi wants MYGCC to gather public feedback on targeted diesel subsidies

PUTRAJAYA: Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has called for the Malaysia Government Call Centre (MyGCC) to record data on the number of calls and questions received from the public regarding the newly implemented targeted diesel subsidy system. Speaking to the media after the ministry's monthly assembly for June on Tuesday (June 11), he said the data will...