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FREE: Idris Jala on subsidies … It is not easy to wean ourselves off subsidies after years of dependency. The event of subsidy removal is a historic move by the government to unwind our subsidy culture, especially when it comes to our sense of entitlement over petrol subsidies. Charting throug …

BNM governor Zeti Akhtar Aziz described the move to remove RON95 subsidies as a “very positive development” for the economy as consumers will benefit from lower prices. Fuel subsidy removal will not be inflationary, says Zetiwww.kinibiz.comThe removal of subsidies for RON95 petrol and diesel will no …

What Do You Say? | Government recently abolished petrol and diesel subsidies, commencing December 1st. RON95 and Diesel prices will be gauged and priced according to the managed float system: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/281206 Petrol and diesel prices may drop, but the hikes will definitely aff …

The government should dismantle subsidies and continue with Bantuan Rakyat 1Malaysia (BR1M) cash handouts, according to a report by Khazanah Research Institute. The institute said this would avoid businesses instead of households benefitting. According to 'The State of Households' report r …

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

'Forget subsidies, M’sians now pay gov’t for RON95' At US$ 84.47 per barrel, RON95 should be cheaper even without subsidy. 'Forget subsidies, M’sians now pay gov’t for RON95'

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?