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Malay Mail
an hour ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
Fahmi uses RON95 price cut to take a swipe at July 26 ‘Turun' rally
PAPAR, July 23 — The federal government's latest cash handout and planned petrol price cut reflect its commitment to easing living costs, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said today. He also said the assistance and incentives show that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his administration are serious about delivering relief where it matters most. 'Harga minyak turun, Anwar tak turun, tapi Harga RON95 turun,' Fahmi quipped during a media interview, which translates to, 'Anwar is not going down, but the price of RON95 is'. His remark was an apparent jab at the #TurunAnwar rally the Perikatan Nasional opposition is organising this weekend. Earlier today, Anwar announced a one-off cash aid of RM100 for all Malaysians aged 18 and above, as well as the lowering of the RON95 petrol price from RM2.05 to RM1.99 per litre once the fuel subsidy rationalisation is implemented later this year. Fahmi noted that the expanded cash aid under the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) programme would cost the government RM2 billion and benefit 22 million Malaysians. 'Today's announcements are proof that we are not just listening, but acting on the people's concerns,' he said. Fahmi added that the government has managed to strengthen the economy while maintaining low unemployment and attracting steady investment, despite global uncertainties. He said the public could expect more announcements in the coming months, including the tabling of the 13th Malaysia Plan on July 31 and Budget 2026 in October, where deeper and more inclusive reforms will be unveiled.
Malay Mail
an hour ago
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Fahmi: GRS-Pakatan talks ‘healthy and productive', unity key to stability in Sabah
PAPAR, July 23 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) communications director Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said seat negotiations between Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) and PH ahead of the upcoming state election are progressing smoothly, with both coalitions aligned in their goal of ensuring continued political stability. Without going into detail, Fahmi described the ongoing talks between the federal coalition and Sabah's ruling bloc as 'very healthy and productive.' 'We all want political stability in Sabah, and I believe that is also the desire of both the prime minister and the chief minister,' he said, referring to Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor respectively. Amanah vice-president Datuk Dzulkefly Ahmad added that unity remains the cornerstone of the coalition's strategy — not just for federal polls, but also at the state level. 'I'm one of those who firmly believe that the winning strategy is on our side. 'If we maintain unity, we can sustain political stability, ensure growth and prosperity, and respond to the people's demand for good governance,' he said. The GRS-led Sabah government under Hajiji has consistently expressed its preference to continue working with its national partners in PH, rather than contesting independently, citing political stability as a key factor. Hajiji has said the two coalitions will soon formalise their pact and announce the outcome of seat negotiations. Fahmi added that both sides recognise Sabahans' desire for continuity and progress, not political upheaval. 'The rakyat want stability, they want development, they want prosperity. That's why staying the course with a unity strategy is the best way to win — even in Sabah,' said Dzulkefly.
Malay Mail
2 days ago
- Business
- 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.
Malay Mail
2 days ago
- Malay Mail
Transport Ministry to tighten bus safety rules for broader enforcement after fatal UPSI crash, says Fahmi
KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 — The Transport Ministry will roll out stronger bus safety enforcement measures following a deadly crash last month that killed 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said today. He said Transport Minister Anthony Loke had presented preliminary findings of the incident during the Cabinet meeting last Friday, and that enforcement actions would follow soon. 'Last Friday, the Cabinet discussed the findings of the preliminary report presented by the Transport Minister. Among the matters to be followed up by the Ministry of Transport are enforcement actions, not only against those directly responsible, but also a broader review of safety aspects concerning bus drivers,' he said. 'God willing, the transport minister will soon implement more coordinated, structured, and comprehensive enforcement measures to ensure that, should any issues arise involving bus drivers, early action can be taken,' he told a press conference at Parliament today. Last Saturday, the Road Transport Department (JPJ) said it was detailing additional action to be taken against the express bus operator involved in the incident. JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said based on initial findings, the issue needed to be tackled comprehensively, involving not only JPJ and the police but also other relevant agencies. He said this would ensure a more effective road safety system across the country. The preliminary report revealed that the bus had been travelling at twice the permitted speed limit, which was one of the causes of the crash.
