Subsidy rationalisation to stop fund leaks, says Anwar


BUTTERWORTH: The rise in fares by Singapore travel agencies shows that they have a long-standing reliance on Malaysian diesel subsidies, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

During his speech at the Aidiladha Korban Perdana sacrificial ceremony at Masjid Jamek Cerok Tokun Bawah, Bukit Mertajam, on Tuesday (June 18), Anwar said that there is a need to revise the diesel subsidy system to prevent financial drain from misuse.

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

Federal Court adjourns govt's leave bid in custodial death case
ROS informs Perikatan of Parti Cinta Malaysia is now Parti Wawasan Negara, officially part of Perikatan
Motorcyclist killed after colliding with car suspected of running red light in Sg Petani
Three cops among six held over robberies of foreign nationals in Kedah
17 appointed judicial commissioners, including AGC's former deputy head of research
Civil service WFH policy saved RM7.3mil in petrol subsidies, says govt chief sec
Port Klang AKPS officer threatened he will be shot
Anwar urges Melaka DAP to postpone decision to quit state govt
Nine Bills slated for tabling at next Sabah assembly meeting
New legislation tabled to govern National Trust Fund

Others Also Read