‘Give us time to iron out the mechanism’


KUALA LUMPUR: Time is needed to study a proper mechanism to implement the newly announced fuel subsidy system for it to benefit a wider audience, says the Finance Minister.

“But if you drive a luxury car, please don’t hold your breath!” Lim Guan Eng, in his first post-Budget 2019 press conference here yesterday, said.

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