PETALING JAYA: The removal of blanket fuel subsidy and the trimming of cash handouts are a must, if the government is serious about bringing Malaysia’s fiscal position under control, says economist Manokaran Mottain.
He also called for the review of all subsidies in the country, pointing out that some subsidies benefit the “undeserved”.
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