The impending 30 percent hike in public transport fares due to rise in fuel pump price is one of many in the chain of price hikes expected, says consumer NGO Turun. Turun spokesperson Muhammad Afiq Awang Bakar said that following the fare hike will be hikes in cost of everyday consumer goods, includ …
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Malaysia’s tiered fuel subsidy idea panned by critics The fuel subsidies have exacerbated the government’s budget deficit. Malaysia’s tiered fuel subsidy idea panned by critics
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Gov't studying fuel subsidy mechanism proposals It must be easy and not too expensive to implement, Ahmad Maslan says. Gov't studying fuel subsidy mechanism proposals
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Datuk Seri Ahmad Husni HanadzlahKUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) — The fuel subsidy rationalisation scheme to be implemented next year will be divided into three tiers depending on the monthly income, said Second Finance Minister, Datuk Seri Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah. He said those earning below RM5 …
Read More »Video | KiniTV asked Malaysians what they thought about the recent hike in fuel…
Video | KiniTV asked Malaysians what they thought about the recent hike in fuel prices and they weren't happy. Voxpop: 'Who likes paying more for fuel?'www.kinitv.comKiniNews: KiniTV asked Malaysians what they thought about the recent hike in fuel prices and they weren't happR …
Read More »NGOs call for weekly protests against fuel hike Rally leader Mohd Azan Safar sa…
NGOs call for weekly protests against fuel hike Rally leader Mohd Azan Safar say they will press on until petrol price goes down. NGOs call for weekly protests against fuel hike
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Ravinder Singh | 20 sen fuel hike – what it means to different people To the rich, it means fuel in Malaysia is still cheaper than in other countries in the region. The increase means nothing to them. They can happily pay for it. To the lower income group and the poor, it means a further tight …
Read More »PM's tweets court fuel hike jibes Even Najib's tweet on the naval gunboat that…
PM's tweets court fuel hike jibes Even Najib's tweet on the naval gunboat that went missing draws flak. PM's tweets court fuel hike jibes
Read More »MP suggests fuel taxes instead This way, Ariff says, the gov't can make revenue…
MP suggests fuel taxes instead This way, Ariff says, the gov't can make revenue that can offset the subsidy… MP suggests fuel taxes instead
Read More »So when should we cut fuel subsidies? COMMENT Is it better to cut when the pric…
So when should we cut fuel subsidies? COMMENT Is it better to cut when the price of oil is falling or when it is rising? So when should we cut fuel subsidies?
Read More »Fuel hike will up transport costs, notes Fomca However sec-gen Paul Selvaraj be…
Fuel hike will up transport costs, notes Fomca However sec-gen Paul Selvaraj believes impact on goods prices will be 'sen' only. Fuel hike will up transport costs, notes Fomca
Read More »PM under pressure to make budget cuts Economists expect GST and fuel price hike…
PM under pressure to make budget cuts Economists expect GST and fuel price hike to push inflation up to 4pct. PM under pressure to make budget cuts
Read More »Ministry: Raya or X'mas, fuel hike still hurts Consumerism Ministry says the ti…
Ministry: Raya or X'mas, fuel hike still hurts Consumerism Ministry says the timing has nothing to do with P Kubor by-election. Ministry: Raya or X'mas, fuel hike still hurts
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'Subsidy cut to look after rakyat's interest' PM says the fuel subsidy borne by the government each year is too high. 'Subsidy cut to look after rakyat's interest'
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