Ministry to boost crop yields with programmes, initiatives
KUALA LUMPUR: The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry (KPKM) will plan new programmes and improve existing initiatives under the ministry to boost the country’s crop yields, especially rice. Its minister, Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said it would include using the latest technology and exploring new rice planting areas, and will be implemented with allocations under the Budget […]
Floating of chicken, egg prices prevent subsidies from benefiting foreigners, the wealthy
KUALA LUMPUR: The government’s move to float the price of chicken and eggs in the market is to ensure that only eligible citizens, and not foreigners or super-rich groups, benefit from the subsidies provided. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that since 2022, the government has allocated a total of RM3.7 in subsidies to […]
Fair to exclude T20 group from receiving subsidies
KUCHING: In a recent development, the issue of providing subsidies for Muslims from the T20 income group to perform the pilgrimage or hajj has come under scrutiny. Senior lecturer Professor Dr Abu Sofian Yaacob from University Keusahawanan Koperasi Malaysia expressed his belief that it is fair to exclude the T20 group from receiving subsidies, given […]
Pros and cons of govt subsidies explained
KUCHING: Government subsidies are vital as they lighten the people’s burden amid the pandemic and ease the impact of the rising cost of living. “As cooking oil and fuel are necessities, the government will subsidise them to the tune of RM8 billion but without adding to the country’s financial burden,” said Sarawak Business Federation (SBF) […]
