Keep RON95 subsidy in S'wak, DAP Youth says amid lack of transport options
Sarawak DAP Youth treasurer Wong King Yii pointed at the state's lack of public transport infrastructure, saying that owning a car is a necessity for those who live there.
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- Daily Express
RON95 targeted subsidy rollout delayed
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Malay Mail
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- Malay Mail
Fahmi: Putrajaya pauses RON95 subsidy cuts to ‘fine-tune' policy, avoid burdening public
KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil today said the rationalisation of RON95 fuel subsidies has been delayed to allow for further fine-tuning. He said the reason for the delay is that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim does not want the policy to burden most Malaysians. 'The prime minister expressed his view that he does not want the implementation of any policy to negatively affect the majority of the people. 'It is this process of fine-tuning that has resulted in a slight shift in the timeline,' he said in a press conference at the Parliament here. According to Fahmi, previous policies had been fine-tuned to avoid causing unnecessary hardship to the people. 'That is one of the reasons why, following the implementation of measures such as the diesel subsidy rationalisation and other efforts, we found it necessary to re-examine the subsidy delivery mechanism. 'In the same spirit of minimising impact, even the expansion of the sales and services tax (SST) underwent further refinements after it was announced. 'The same approach applies to policies that have yet to be implemented but were previously indicated including the targeted subsidy for RON95,' he said. Earlier this month, Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said the government is focusing on finalising the details of the RON95 subsidy rationalisation, which was initially scheduled to begin in the second half of this year.
The Sun
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- The Sun
PM Anwar ensures policies benefit people, not burden them
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has emphasised that all government policies must prioritise public welfare and avoid placing undue burdens on the majority, according to Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. Fahmi, who also serves as the MADANI Government spokesperson, highlighted the ongoing review of the targeted RON95 fuel subsidy, initially planned for the second half of 2025. The government is carefully assessing the mechanism to prevent unintended effects on goods and services prices, similar to the approach taken with the diesel subsidy and expanded Sales and Services Tax (SST). 'The Prime Minister has made it clear that policies should not negatively impact the majority. This principle applies to all proposals, including the RON95 subsidy, which is still being refined to safeguard public interests,' Fahmi said during a press conference at the Parliament building. In May, Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan stated that the RON95 subsidy rationalisation would proceed in late 2025, ensuring only eligible groups receive support. The government remains committed to balancing fiscal responsibility with public welfare.
