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The Sun
22-07-2025
- 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
The Star
10-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
Several matters on LPG regulations require legal clarity, says Armizan
PUTRAJAYA: A total of 10 food and beverage sales associations have been asked to gather feedback from members and submit a memorandum of proposals regarding amendments to the Control of Supplies Regulations 2021, says Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali. The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister said the memorandum should be submitted to the technical review committee on amendments, chaired by the ministry's secretary-general. He said an engagement session with the 10 associations was held on Tuesday (June 10) to scrutinise proposed amendments to restrictions on the use of subsidised liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in trade and business, including considering the needs of micro and small-scale food and beverage vendors. "Various recommendations and views have been put forward. Among the matters to be considered are amendments to parameters related to the definition of the size of the businesses involved. "Additionally, careful consideration is needed for business ownership status, quantity requirements, control and reporting mechanisms, monitoring and enforcement effectiveness, and strategies to curb leakages comprehensively," he said in a Facebook post on Tuesday. The Cabinet meeting on June 5 had agreed to the ministry's recommendation to amend the regulations gazetted in 2021 but details on several matters need to be finalised to ensure legal clarity. Also present at the session was Rasah MP Cha Kee Chin, who is the chairman of the Special Select Committee on Domestic Trade, Entrepreneurship, Cost of Living and Agriculture. – Bernama
Malaysiakini
06-06-2025
- Business
- Malaysiakini
Traders may use subsidised LPG until regulation amendments finalised
Micro and small-scale traders in the food and beverage sector may continue to use subsidised liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders without a special permit until the amendments to the Control of Supplies Regulations 2021 are finalised in October. Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Armizan Ali said no legal action will be taken against this group of traders during the transition period. 'Small and micro food and beverage traders...
New Straits Times
05-06-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Industry association urges permanent LPG permit exemption for small businesses
KUALA LUMPUR: The Small and Medium Enterprises Association Malaysia (Samenta) has urged the government to make permanent the exemption from the Scheduled Controlled Goods Permit (PBKB) for micro and small-scale food and retail businesses using subsidised liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). "We hope the amendments to the Control of Supplies Regulations 2021 will recognise the unique needs of micro and small enterprises and introduce a permanent exemption for those in essential sectors like food and retail. "At the very least, a simplified, tiered or digital-friendly permit process should be introduced," said its president Datuk William Ng today. Samenta welcomed the cabinet's move to exempt micro and small-scale businesses, describing it as a timely and much-needed relief for businesses grappling with rising operational costs and declining consumer spending. "Many of these businesses operate on thin margins, and the ability to continue accessing subsidised LPG without the added administrative burden of obtaining a PBKB helps ease pressure on both cost and compliance," Ng said. However, the group cautioned that reinstating the permit requirement in full could harm informal and micro businesses, which may struggle with the administrative process, including documentation and digital access. "It could also unintentionally drive some of them out of the formal supply chain or into non-compliance, creating enforcement challenges and disrupting livelihoods," he said. Ng also called on the government to strengthen engagement with industry bodies ahead of future policy changes. "We urge the government to ensure that future regulations consider the realities faced by smaller businesses, and to enhance consultation with industry groups like Samenta before implementation," he added. Earlier today, Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the Cabinet had agreed that micro and small-scale food and retail businesses may continue using subsidised LPG cylinders without a PBKB until October. Armizan said that the exemption would remain in effect throughout the Ops Gasak enforcement period and until amendments to the Control of Supplies (Amendment) Regulations 2021 are finalised.
