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The cash aid given by the government to help the people during a time when the cost of living is high and the country sees an increasing price of goods garners mixed views from economists. Illustration photo: 123RF

Annuar said the government is increasing the subsidy value to help ease the burden of those affected by the current rising prices of goods. Photo: BERNAMA

The government's decision to retain the subsidy for packed cooking oil and viewed it as a noble effort to reduce the burden of Malaysians, especially the B40 group. FILE PIX.

The ministry will monitor the production of chicken at the farm level to ensure there is no disruption in the supply of poultry that could lead to a spike in price. Illustration photo: 123RF.

Lim opined that the assistance was far from sufficient for the low-income families burdened by the rising living costs. Photo: BERNAMA FILE PIX

Ismail Sabri said the BKM will be paid in stages from June 27.

Ismail Sabri said the cooking oil subsidy was maintained by the government and there was even the possibility of an increase in line with the increasing price of the palm oils.

Pakatan Harapan (PH) presidential council urged the government to announce a full plan to address the issue of subsidies and cost of living within 24 hours.

Annuar said the ministry will extend a copy of the memorandum to the Finance Ministry as most of the matters raised in the memorandum are not under K-Komm's jurisdiction. Photo: BERNAMA

Khairy Jamaluddin. FILE PIX