Allegations of RON95, diesel subsidies withdrawal, new taxes to be introduced not true, says Fahmi


PUTRAJAYA: The allegation that the government will withdraw subsidies on RON95 and diesel this year, which went viral on social media, is not true, says Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil (pic).

Fahmi, who was also the spokesperson for the Unity Government, clarified that the matter had not yet been discussed at the Cabinet level.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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

Next In Nation

Claims for Perkeso's Lindung 24 Jam scheme more than triple in July
Industry players must build trusted digital capabilities, says Fahmi
Three friends spared the gallows after court frees them of drug charges
Perak cops seize drugs worth over RM500,000, nab seven
Five senior KL police officers promoted to new posts
Sabah mulling GPS animal collars, electric fences to mitigate human-elephant conflict
Still time to win back voters before GE16, says Johor PKR no. 2
BN, Umno won’t tolerate breaches of trust, mismanagement at Tabung Haji, says Zahid
Caregiver instructed others to tie up murder victim, say cops
Lorry driver charged with sexually assaulting two teenage daughters

Others Also Read