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AMK urges government to review BUDI Diesel subsidy eligibility
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AMK urges government to review BUDI Diesel subsidy eligibility

From Utusan Malaysia · (1d ago) Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • AMK suggests the government re-evaluate the eligibility criteria for the BUDI Diesel subsidy, currently capped at individuals earning below RM100,000 annually.
  • The youth wing argues that some individuals above this income threshold still face significant cost-of-living pressures due to large family responsibilities and financial commitments.
  • AMK also calls for an expansion of diesel subsidies to other affected sectors and a review of the application and approval process to ensure timely and efficient disbursement of aid.

The Angkatan Muda Keadilan (AMK), the youth wing of the People's Justice Party, has urged the Malaysian government to reconsider the eligibility requirements for the BUDI Diesel subsidy. Currently, the subsidy is limited to individuals earning RM100,000 or less per year. AMK argues that this threshold is too restrictive and fails to account for the real-world financial struggles faced by many households.

AMK's Deputy Chief, Nabil Halimi, highlighted that even individuals earning above the RM100,000 mark can experience severe financial strain, particularly those with large families and significant financial obligations. He pointed out that with diesel prices soaring to RM6.72 per liter, greater flexibility in the subsidy program is necessary. The current policy, he suggests, is not inclusive enough and does not adequately target those most in need of relief amidst rising living costs.

In the current situation of rising diesel prices reaching RM6.72, flexibility should be considered throughout this crisis period.

— Nabil HalimiNabil Halimi, Deputy Chief of AMK, advocating for a review of the BUDI Diesel subsidy criteria.

Furthermore, AMK proposes that the government explore extending diesel subsidies to other sectors that are directly impacted by the price increase. This broader approach aims to mitigate the ripple effects of higher fuel costs across the economy. Additionally, the organization has received feedback that some applicants have experienced lengthy delays in receiving decisions on their applications, underscoring the need for improvements in the efficiency and timeliness of the aid distribution process.

Despite these concerns, AMK acknowledges the MADANI government's commitment to responsible governance and fiscal management. Nabil Halimi stated that the government's approach instills confidence, emphasizing structured fiscal policies, targeted aid, and compassion as strengths in navigating current challenges. However, the call for revising the BUDI Diesel subsidy underscores a desire for even more responsive and inclusive social support mechanisms.

The MADANI Government's approach gives confidence that the country is managed with full responsibility.

— Nabil HalimiNabil Halimi commenting on the government's overall economic management while proposing subsidy revisions.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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