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MOF: Technical glitch behind 150-litre Budi95 limit display, 200-litre quota remains unchanged

The Finance Ministry confirms that a system glitch during overnight maintenance temporarily showed an incorrect 150-litre monthly cap, reassuring eligible recipients that the full 200-litre fuel subsidy remains intact for June 2026

‘No political will’: Rafizi’s credibility on subsidies questioned by analysts

Former economy minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli’s fresh push for targeted fuel subsidies has drawn scrutiny, with analysts noting that he failed to deliver similar reforms during his time in office

T15 group excluded from RON95 subsidy to be announced mid-2025: Rafizi

This will allow time for those who have yet to register for Padu or those found to be unqualified to appeal, he adds

Can’t use motor registration, levy or direct cash methods for targeted RON95 subsidy: Rafizi

Not everyone registers their vehicle, some use another’s name, and direct cash transfers while floating fuel price could drive inflation

Govt ran pilot test for targeted RON95 subsidy, didn’t ‘announce first, study later’: Rafizi

Economy Minister says pilot was conducted using MyKad and e-wallets at selected petrol stations nationwide between 2022 and 2023

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Duck and cover? FashionValet bought Vivy’s 30 Maple for RM95 mil in 2018

Purchase of Duck's holding company which appears to be owned wholly by Datin Vivy Yusof and husband Datuk Fadzarudin Shah Anuar was made same year GLICs invested RM47 mil

12 hours on the road no guarantee for liveable wages, say several food delivery riders

Long working hours and cut-throat remuneration structure have been a bane for food delivery riders recently with some considering to leave their current service platform for another – or find a new job altogether.

National shuttlers demand RM2 million salaries: can BAM keep up financially?

Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports