Govt won't introduce new taxes, aims for fairer subsidies, says Anwar


MELAKA: The government does not intend to introduce new taxation instruments but rather aims to implement a more equitable targeted subsidy system that meets the needs of the people, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

The Prime Minister said the recent announcement regarding targeted diesel subsidies exempts low-income groups such as fishermen, smallholders and taxi drivers from these taxes.

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