Lower subsidies likely under Budget 2024


TA Research's Kaladher said that Budget 2024 could include a total subsidy of RM40bil, down by 32% from the RM58.6bil allocated for this year.

PETALING JAYA: Budget 2024 is expected to allocate lower subsidies as the government accelerates its efforts to remove the top 20% (T20) income earners from enjoying blanket subsidies.

TA Research head of research Kaladher Govindan said Budget 2024 could include a total subsidy of RM40bil, down by 32% from the RM58.6bil allocated for this year.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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