Targeted fuel subsidy will help consolidate govt's fiscal position - economists


KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s targeted diesel subsidy mechanism which began on Monday will strengthen the country's fiscal position, economists said.

Juwai IQI global chief economist Shan Saeed said more countries are now removing subsidies and moving to a more market-driven approach to consolidate the fiscal side of the balance sheet.

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