No plans to rationalise RON95 subsidies, focuses on diesel subsidies instead, says Anwar
The issue of rationalising RON95 petrol subsidies has not been raised as the government is now focusing on addressing the teething problems of diesel subsidies, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim after attending the National Tax Conference 2024 in Kuala Lumpur on Monday (July 22).
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00:00Is the rationalisation of the subsidies one of the efforts?
00:04Naturally, it's a comprehensive effort and initiative that covers a broader spectrum.
00:16Better governance, subsidy rationalisation, avoiding waste and tackling corruption,
00:23and a more efficient manner of enforcing the law and also taxation efforts.
00:30So, Dr. Sri, does that mean that you will be implementing RON95 subsidy rationalisation?
00:36We haven't raised the issue yet.
00:38We are still in the process of dealing with Diesel.
00:40We are still in the process of understanding it.
00:42Sometimes, we are confused.
00:45If there is really a problem with Diesel, we will let them know.
00:49We won't burden them.
00:51If we don't do it, there won't be additional costs.