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Targeted subsidy for electricity to be announced at the end of the year, when PADU database is established

26 May 2023 / 53 comments

More on the targeted subsidy policy that the government is planning to introduce next year, this time from the electricity perspective. According to natural resources, environment and climate change minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, this […]

Allianz Truck Warrior – roadside assistance/towing for goods vehicles up to 7.5t with a RM120 policy add-on

26 May 2023 / 0 comments

When it comes to vehicle breakdowns, there’s no distinction to a vehicle’s size. Most people are familiar with tow trucks and the scope of assistance they provide when a mishap or breakdown happens, but this […]

Targeted subsidy policy won’t impact high-income group – T20 able to afford it, say economic experts

26 May 2023 / 60 comments

The government’s plans to remove the current blanket subsidy and replace it with a targeted subsidy policy – which will begin with diesel and electricity, and later expanded to RON 95 petrol – should not […]

EON appointed as Pro-Net dealer, to begin retail sales of smart #1 EV at its Glenmarie facility from Q4 2023

25 May 2023 / 2 comments

Proton New Energy Technology (Pro-Net) has confirmed the appointment of Edaran Otomobil Nasional (EON) as an official dealer for smart EVs in Malaysia. The dealership will begin selling the smart #1 when it arrives on […]

Update your current address, JPJ tells vehicle owners

25 May 2023 / 9 comments

The road transport department (JPJ) says that vehicle owners have to update their current address to ensure authorities can easily contact them, especially when notifications are sent out to owners after their vehicles have been […]

Mechanism for targeted fuel subsidy almost finalised – progress at 75%, a few issues left, says Ahmad Maslan

25 May 2023 / 29 comments

The government says that the mechanism for the targeted fuel subsidy that is expected to be introduced next year is close to being finalised. According to deputy finance minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan, the the […]

RON97 petrol price May 2023 week five update – premium fuel price unchanged at RM3.35 per litre

24 May 2023 / 11 comments

It’s Wednesday yet again, which means it’s time once more for the weekly fuel price update, as the ministry of finance announces the retail prices of fuels for the coming week of May 25 to […]

Household net disposable income metrics to be used for accurate distribution of targeted subsidies – Rafizi

24 May 2023 / 43 comments

The government is set to adopt a new approach to help refine its planned targeted subsidy scheme, which will begin with diesel and electricity. According to economy minister Rafizi Ramli, the approach will involve collecting […]

Works ministry acknowledges shortcomings of RFID toll system, says steps being taken to address issues

24 May 2023 / 24 comments

The public works ministry (KKR) has acknowledged that there are technical shortcomings with regards to the implementation of radio frequency identification (RFID) for toll collection, but said that steps are being taken to address issues […]

Gov’t has no plans to abolish tolls at present, due to significant financial implications – works minister

24 May 2023 / 22 comments

Works minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the government has no intention of taking over existing highway concessionaires to abolish tolls at present, the Malay Mail reports. He said this in a written reply […]