THE debate surrounding Malaysia’s fuel subsidy system has been a long-standing issue, with repeated calls for a near-perfect targeted and holistic approach.
The government has acknowledged the inefficiencies of the current system, which benefits both the rich and the poor indiscriminately, and has expressed intentions to refine the mechanism to ensure subsidies reach only those who truly need them.
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