Govt To Continue LPG Subsidy, Says Armizan
As such, Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali dismissed claims by certain quarters that the government plans to abolish the subsidy, describing them as inaccurate and misleading.
'The mandate given to the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) is to address leakages in the form of misappropriation and smuggling, and not to withdraw, reduce or abolish the LPG subsidy,' he said during the question and answer session in the Dewan Rakyat today.
He was responding to a question from Young Syefura Othman (PH-Bentong), who asked whether the government would continue providing LPG subsidies amid claims that the subsidy would be discontinued.
Armizan said that although the LPG subsidy is primarily intended for consumer use, the government also considers the needs of micro and small-scale F&B businesses that provide food services to the public.
'The government remains open to allowing these businesses to continue benefiting from the subsidy.
'However, if the aim is to offer affordable prices, then the food and beverages sold must also be reasonably priced and not at premium rates,' he said.
Armizan said the government's commitment will be demonstrated through the formal recognition of eligible micro and small business premises via amendments to the Control of Supplies Regulations (PKKB) 2021, which will provide greater legal clarity.
'As we introduce control mechanisms, we will also ensure that the LPG cylinder subsidy continues to benefit not only households, but also micro and small traders,' he added.
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