Committee may also recall previous witnesses for good measure, says chairman

Review to also consider imported white rice price adjustment at Bernas warehouses, measures to curb rice-mixing practices

Investigation seeks to verify video's claim linking ex-PM to petrol subsidy

Public reminded not to misuse social media platforms to spread unverified content

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 — The government's plan to reduce the price of RON95 petrol is widely seen as a positive step to ease living costs and support private consumption amid global economic uncertainties, said investment banks.

KOTA BHARU, July 8 — The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) will expand the Cooking Oil Price Stabilisation Scheme (eCOSS) system nationwide to prevent the leakage of subsidised packet cooking oil.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 — The expansion of the scope of the Sales and Service Tax (SST) can control the cascading effect on all goods because it is implemented in a targeted manner and not comprehensively, which will burden the people, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

INANAM, May 23 — The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry has denied the allegation that the Madani government had abolished gas cylinder subsidies for food outlets using over 42kg of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG).

SHAH ALAM, May 3 — The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) raided 35 business premises under Op Gasak to combat the abuse of cooking gas subsidies in seven districts in Selangor on Thursday (May 1) and Friday (May 2).

PUTRAJAYA, April 18 — The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) will launch Ops Gasak on May 1 to curb the misappropriation of cooking gas subsidies.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 — The mechanism for the targeted RON95 subsidy is being fine-tuned and will involve two-tier pricing as well as potentially involve using the MyKad, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 — The government projected the inflation rate in 2025 to increase moderately between two per cent and 3.5 per cent, said the Finance Ministry (MOF).

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has praised the Madani Government’s targeted subsidy approach, which bolsters the country’s financial stability.

By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, Dec 24 — Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has admitted that the public criticism surrounding recent and upcoming subsidy adjustments is largely due to a lack of effective communication. He cited the proposed targeted fuel subsidy set to be implemented mid-next...

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 21 — There will be no electricity tariff hike for users in Peninsular Malaysia with the implementation of the Imbalance Cost Pass-Through mechanism from January 1 to June 30 next year.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 — The Federal government has intervened to order Langkawi Ferry Line Ventures Sdn Bhd to rescind its decision to raise the fares of its Langkawi ferry service, which was announced less than 24 hours ago.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke has warned ferry operators that they will not be eligible for diesel subsidies if they hike fares, particularly for locals and domestic tourists.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 — The government is set to introduce a Cost of Living Indicator (IKSH) to design more targeted subsidy programmes according to Malaysians’ specific needs and spending habits, said Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 — The Finance Ministry (MOF) has emphasised that the targeted rationalisation of diesel subsidies starting in June this year is not the main cause of the rise in costs of goods in the manufacturing sector, which led to the decline in the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) in July.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 — The government does not intend to allow vehicles owned by non-citizens to enjoy the RON95 subsidy, said the Economy Ministry.