Subsidy cuts a necessary ‘evil’


The current government must show some serious political will if it wants to thoroughly reform the energy subsidy programme. — AZMAN GHANI/ The Star

WE are an oil producer but large oil producing countries have higher prices at the pump.

When the rationalisation of energy subsidies was mooted, it was not only the government that was fretting over how it can be done.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Business News

Enhance local content terms
Singapore roars into the new year
BizPeople
Asia to lead next AI wave
Capital A completes disposal of AirAsia aviation units
Bursa Malaysia grants Pimpinan Ehsan until June 30 to submit regularisation plan
Vestland secures RM602mil construction contracts
Kenanga Investment revises 2026 GDP growth forecast to 4.5%
Ringgit ends marginally lower as greenback gets lift from positive US economic data
Exsim’s unit gets RM2.36mil job in an RPT deal

Others Also Read