Temporary Adjustment Of Fuel Subsidiy Balances People's Welfare And National Fiscal Discipline - Analysts
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (Bernama) -- The government's strategic move to temporarily adjust the fuel subsidy mechanism is seen as an effort to find a balance between the welfare of the people and the country's fiscal discipline in facing the impacts of geopolitical uncertainty in West Asia.
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Faculty of Administrative Science and Policy Studies senior lecturer Mujibu Abd Muis said that the temporary adjustment of the Budi MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) programme, effective April 1, is considered an important step towards targeted subsidies to prevent leakage and ensure optimal use of fiscal resources.
Borrowers deciding the best deals before purchase
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PETALING JAYA: The Hire Purchase (Amendment) Act 2026 could have been helpful if it applies to existing borrowers, especially with the rising cost of living.
For creative writer Nuratikah Muhammad, she said her loan will not be covered under the new guidelines since it was taken a few years ago.
“It would have been great if we were covered as well.
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Call for crackdown on fuel subsidy abuse by foreigners
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PETALING JAYA: As fuel subsidy abuse continues to spark public outrage, holding foreign vehicle owners accountable for purchasing subsidised Budi95 petrol is a crucial step towards fairer enforcement, say consumer groups.
Previously, responsibility rested entirely on petrol station operators, who often struggled to prevent abuse.
Pertubuhan Mesra Pengguna Malaysia deputy president Azlin Othman said petrol station operators often faced constraints in controlling the actions of those taking advantage of the system.
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Fomca urges Malaysians to spend prudently in face of rising costs
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PETALING JAYA: Malaysians should brace for a "more difficult" period of rising costs driven by global energy turmoil and to tighten their belts by prioritising essential spending, says the Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations (Fomca).
Its president Datuk Dr Marimuthu Nadason said global conflicts, particularly in the Middle East, were pushing up transportation and production costs, which would inevitably filter down to consumers.
"Malaysians must accept that we are facing a new wave of cost pressures influenced by external factors beyond our control," he said.
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The Sun - Increase in cost of food, essentials a strain: Fomca
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Fomca says rising food and daily costs continue to strain Malaysian households despite stable petrol prices
PETALING JAYA: While petrol prices remain stable, Malaysian households are still grappling with high living costs, with rising prices of food and daily essentials continuing to strain family budgets, according to the Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations (Fomca).
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