Over RM55bil spent on subsidies


A-G report: Petroleum products recorded highest expenditure in 2022

PUTRAJAYA spent RM55.443bil on subsidies in 2022, which is an increase of 322.1% (RM42.309bil) compared to 2021, where subsidies cost RM13.134bil.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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