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The government had ceased subsidising bottled cooking oil (2kg, 3kg and 5kg) from July 1, but cooking oil sold in 1kg polybags would continue to be subsidised.

The new chicken ceiling price of RM9.40 per kilogramme starts today

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Umno President Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says GE15 aims to return the rights and mandate to the people, including the B40 group in restoring political stability in the country. Bernama pic

The World Bank says, fiscal policy should be focused on maintaining financial support for the poor and vulnerable and establishing a more inclusive social protection framework with better targeting. Photo: Sinar Harian

Concept of environmental care for our planet.

Should the government reintroduce GST, experts call for the government to get the implementation right to ensure it is not burdening the people and businesses, use the right mechanism as well as consider the tax rate. Photo source: 123rf

Nazir Razak. Photo source: Sinar Harian

Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz says there is no perfect method to implement targeted subsidies but "we should try our best to reduce these leakages."

INCEIF Prof Baharom Abdul Hamid says some below 40 percent income earners may have large family members and need large-capacity vehicles, and it could also be a second-hand car.