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The Sun
10 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
Govt reaffirms LPG subsidy for households and F&B businesses
KUALA LUMPUR: The government has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) subsidy, ensuring continued support for households and small food and beverage businesses. Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali dismissed rumours of subsidy removal, calling them misleading. 'The mandate given to the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry is to address leakages like misappropriation and smuggling, not to withdraw or abolish the LPG subsidy,' Armizan said during a Dewan Rakyat session. He was responding to a question from Young Syefura Othman (PH-Bentong) regarding concerns over subsidy discontinuation. Armizan clarified that while the subsidy primarily benefits consumers, micro and small F&B businesses serving the public will also retain access. 'The government remains open to allowing these businesses to benefit, but food prices must remain reasonable, not premium,' he added. To strengthen oversight, the government will amend the Control of Supplies Regulations 2021, formally recognising eligible businesses. 'These controls will ensure subsidies reach intended recipients—households and small traders,' Armizan said. - Bernama
Barnama
11 hours ago
- Business
- Barnama
Govt To Continue LPG Subsidy, Says Armizan
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- The government remains committed to continuing the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) subsidy, including for domestic use as well as for micro and small businesses in the food and beverage (F&B) sector. 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.
The Star
2 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Rahmah help ease rakyat's cost of living
Reaching out: Armizan (centre) and Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil (Armizan's left) interacting with residents of Kg Pachitan in Port Dickson during their visit to the Madani Rahmah Sales and Kenduri Rakyat programmes. — Bernama PORT DICKSON: The Rahmah Madani Sales initiative has proven to be an effective measure to ease the people's cost-of-living burden. Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the initiative continues to receive strong public support, particularly with its expansion to all regions nationwide, including suburban and rural areas. He said that apart from providing immediate relief, the programme also serves as a valuable platform for the ministry to engage directly with communities to obtain feedback, including suggestions for improvements and additional stock preferences. 'The community has acknowledged that this programme truly reaches the grassroots and fulfils their daily needs. 'As we know, the allocation for the Rahmah Sales Programme has also been increased. So we hope that the 2026 Budget will further expand the programme's reach so that more people can benefit from it,' he told Bernama. He said this during a visit to the Madani Rahmah Sales and Kenduri Rakyat programmes in Kg Pachitan here, held in conjunction with the Madani Ukhwah programme and the Madani government MPs retreat. In addition to Kg Pachitan, Armizan said the programme was also held at Petanque Field, offering various types of goods at discounted prices. He noted that public feedback efforts were further enhanced during the two-day retreat, where MPs engaged directly with residents to gain deeper insight into their everyday struggles. 'This initiative goes beyond simply selling affordable goods... it reflects how policy is shaped around the real needs of the people. That's why the active participation of MPs is crucial in representing the voices of their communities,' he added. Armizan also said the Rahmah Madani Sales programme includes collaboration with the retail sector as a strategic partner, involving supermarkets and grocery stores to ensure its benefits are more widely felt.
New Straits Times
3 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Rahmah Madani Sales: Effective approach to ease living cost of living of the people
PORT DICKSON: The Rahmah Madani Sales initiative has proven to be an effective intervention approach in the government's efforts to help ease the cost of living of the people, especially at the grassroots level. Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the initiative continues to receive strong public support, especially with its expansion to all regions across the country, including suburban and rural areas. He said that apart from providing immediate relief, the programme also offers a valuable platform for the ministry to engage directly with the community to obtain feedback, including suggestions for improvements and additional stock-keeping units that people would like to see. "The community has acknowledged that this programme truly reaches the grassroots and fulfils their daily needs," he said. "As we know, the allocation for the Rahmah Sales Programme has also been increased. So we hope that the 2026 Budget will further expand the programme's reach so that more people can benefit from it," he said. He said this when visiting the Madani Rahmah Sales and Kenduri Rakyat programmes in Kampung Pachitan, held in conjunction with the Madani Ukhwah Programme and the Madani government Members of Parliament Retreat here. In addition to Kampung Pachitan, Armizan said the programme was also implemented at the Petanque Field, Batu 1, Port Dickson, offering 42 and 50 stock keeping units (SKUs) at discounted prices, respectively. He noted that efforts to gather public feedback were further strengthened by the involvement of Madani government MPs in the two-day retreat by engaging directly with residents to better understand the realities of their daily lives. "This initiative goes beyond simply selling affordable goods…it reflects how policy is shaped around the real needs of the people. That's why the active participation of MPs is crucial in representing the voices of their communities," he said. Armizan also highlighted that the Madani Rahmah Sales programme includes the involvement of the retail sector as a strategic partner, such as supermarkets and grocery stores, to ensure its benefits are expanded and felt more widely across the population.
Malaysian Reserve
3 days ago
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
Rahmah MADANI Sales: Effective approach to ease living cost of the people
PORT DICKSON — The Rahmah MADANI Sales initiative has proven to be an effective intervention approach in the government's efforts to help ease the cost of living of the people, especially at the grassroots level. Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali (picture) said the initiative continues to receive strong public support, especially with its expansion to all regions across the country, including suburban and rural areas. He said that apart from providing immediate relief, the programme also offers a valuable platform for the ministry to engage directly with the community to obtain feedback, including suggestions for improvements and additional stock-keeping units (SKUs) that people would like to see. 'The community has acknowledged that this programme truly reaches the grassroots and fulfils their daily needs,' he said. 'As we know, the allocation for the Rahmah Sales Programme has also been increased. So we hope that the 2026 Budget will further expand the programme's reach so that more people can benefit from it,' he told Bernama. He said this when visiting the MADANI Rahmah Sales and Kenduri Rakyat programmes in Kampung Pachitan, held in conjunction with the MADANI Ukhwah Programme and the MADANI Government Members of Parliament Retreat here. In addition to Kampung Pachitan, Armizan said the programme was also implemented at the Petanque Field, Batu 1, Port Dickson, offering 42 and 50 stock keeping units (SKUs) at discounted prices, respectively. He noted that efforts to gather public feedback were further strengthened by the involvement of MADANI Government MPs in the two-day retreat by engaging directly with residents to better understand the realities of their daily lives. 'This initiative goes beyond simply selling affordable goods…it reflects how policy is shaped around the real needs of the people. That's why the active participation of MPs is crucial in representing the voices of their communities,' he said. Armizan also highlighted that the MADANI Rahmah Sales programme includes the involvement of the retail sector as a strategic partner, such as supermarkets and grocery stores, to ensure its benefits are expanded and felt more widely across the population. — BERNAMA
