PUTRAJAYA: A two-tiered pricing system is expected to be implemented for RON95 petrol subsidies, says Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli. However, the specific mechanism for this system will be decided at a later date, as the government is still in discussions with various stakeholders, including the Petrol Dealers Association. “Previously, we considered providing cash payments to families, but...
SHAH ALAM: The government seeks to gather ideas and opinions from the public to formulate the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), which is scheduled to be presented in Parliament next July, says Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli. To facilitate this, he noted that smaller engagement and discussion sessions are being held, in contrast to the previous approach of...
JOHOR BARU: PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli refutes claims that a minister from his party will be dropped from the Cabinet soon. Rafizi, who is also the Economy Minister, said the allegations were old tactics to undermine the government and its efforts in developing the country. "This is an old tactic to attack the government while we...
PETALING JAYA: The total development cost of the Central Database Hub (Padu) for the implementation period between 2023 and 2025 is RM85.27mil. "This cost includes equipment and ICT software, checking and verification services, publicity services and strategic communications," said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli (pic) in a parliamentary written reply dated Thursday (June 27). He said this cost...
PETALING JAYA: The total development cost of the Central Database Hub (Padu) for the implementation period between 2023 and 2025 is RM85.27mil. "This cost includes equipment and ICT software, checking and verification services, publicity services and strategic communications," said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli (pic) in a parliamentary written reply dated Thursday (June 27). He said this cost...
KUALA LUMPUR: The MyDigital ID registration process is progressing in phases before being fully integrated into all government apps, starting with civil servants, says Rafizi Ramli. The Economy Minister said the registration process would continue until November. "The requirement for verification is higher and has to be done manually. The priority is on biometrics and the scaling-up...
PUTRAJAYA: The government is planning a mechanism to manage the cost of living and tame the country’s inflation, says Rafizi Ramli. The Economy Minister said the discussion on wages, cost of living and inflation has to be managed carefully. "In the past, some quarters, every time we talk about pushing for higher wages, they will always give...
IPOH: The new Cabinet line-up gives "added value" to the unity government's administration, says Rafizi Ramli. The Economy Minister, who retained his position, advised elected politicians to adopt a positive mindset. "Ministers like me focus on our duties and if we retained our position, it showed that we have added value to the government,” he told reporters...
PUTRAJAYA: Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli has successfully undergone a heart stent procedure, says his Cabinet colleague Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. Saifuddin, who is also Rafizi's PKR comrade said that he learned from those close to Rafizi that the procedure was done last week. "I have yet to speak to him or visit him in hospital as...
KUALA LUMPUR: With the Goods and Services Tax (GST) has been proven to be an excellent mechanism to generate revenue for the country, Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong says he welcomes the government's willingness to consider the idea of reinstating the taxation method. "I welcome the Economy Minister's (Rafizi Ramli) announcement yesterday that he is...
