Targeted subsidies to assist Malaysia's fiscal reformation, says economist


KUALA LUMPUR: The government’s plan to introduce targeted subsidies in 2024 is the right move to ease its fiscal burden and strengthen the country’s economic situation, said Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist and social finance head Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.

He said Malaysia is among the top countries in terms of subsidies provided, especially for petroleum products.

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