Malaysia's fuel subsidy plan faces setback due to low registration in PADU socio-economic database.
Malaysia's gov't plan to cut fuel subsidies faces a major setback as less than half of citizens register in the PADU socio-economic database by the March 31 deadline. The database is crucial for the government to accurately target subsidies to the needy, and the low registration rate raises concerns over the accuracy of subsidy distribution. The Malaysian government aims to save at least $1-$2 billion annually from the shift to targeted handouts.
March 29, 2024
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