The government is considering targeted monthly cash subsidies for the first time, according to Minister of Economy Rafizi Ramli. Previously, subsidies were absorbed into goods prices regardless of income or citizenship.
PADU registration delays costing government around RM2 billion
Rafizi revealed this during a public dialogue on the Data Utama Platform. He emphasized the need for long-term social assistance reform, proposing monthly cash transfers of RM300 to RM400, depending on circumstances.
Delaying the PADU registration deadline would cost the government around RM2 billion monthly. Anwar Ibrahim’s Budget 2024 announced a shift from bulk to targeted subsidies. Rafizi dismissed rumors of pre-Aidilfitri fuel subsidy withdrawals, citing logistical challenges.
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