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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.

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

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.

Maybank Investment says several Asean net exporters benefit from higher food prices, but labour shortages are constraining them from fully capitalising.

KPDNHEP enforcement director Azman Adam said his department always took swift action including surveillance and regular inspections to curb the embezzlement of controlled items to bordering countries. - BERNAMA

Agriculture and Food Industry Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee (three from right) during a visit to the Fama Agro-Food Marketing Centre in Manong, Kuala Kangsar on Saturday.

Azmin said members exercised their utmost flexibilities in the difficult areas, resulting in a historic deal on several key deliverables, particularly the Ministerial Declarations and Decisions on the WTO Response to the Covid-19 Pandemic and Preparedness for Future Pandemics, as well as the Emergency Response to Food Insecurity. FILE PIX.

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