Consider unconditional cash transfer system


LAST month’s Budget 2025 announcement has ignited significant debate over the proposed rationalisation of RON95 fuel subsidies. While there is broad agreement on the need for subsidy retargeting, the core question remains: Who should continue to receive these subsidies?

Terms like “T15” and “T10” and various proposed income thresholds have stirred unease among different social groups.

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