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Malaysiakini
12 minutes ago
- Business
- Malaysiakini
Govt to continue liquefied petroleum gas subsidy
PARLIAMENT | 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 Armizan Ali dismissed claims by certain quarters that the government plans to abolish the subsidy, describing them as inaccurate and misleading.
The Sun
2 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
New Straits Times
2 hours ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Claims of LPG subsidy withdrawal inaccurate and misleading, says Armizan
KUALA LUMPUR: Claims by certain quarters that the government will abolish or withdraw the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) subsidy are inaccurate and misleading, said Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali. He said the ministry had been entrusted with addressing LPG leakages through fraud and smuggling and would never withdraw, reduce or abolish the subsidy. "In fact, the government remains committed to providing LPG subsidies to the people, as the subsidy is meant for consumers, specifically to support household kitchens. "At the same time, the government is aware that the business sector, particularly micro and small enterprises operating food and beverage establishments, requires assistance as they provide food services to the public. "As such, the government is always open to allowing the micro and small business sectors to continue benefiting from the subsidy, while ensuring that prices remain affordable for the people," he said in response to Young Syefura Othman (PH-Bentong) in the Dewan Rakyat. Young Syefura had asked whether the government intended to withdraw the subsidy, as had been suggested by certain quarters. He added that the legal aspects, specifically the use of LPG by small traders, would be detailed in the amendment to the Supply Control (Prohibition of Import) Regulations 2021. "This is to ensure clarity of the law within the control mechanism, while at the same time continuing to allow households and micro and small traders to benefit from the LPG subsidy." On the amendment, he said the ministry is conducting engagement sessions to gather recommendations and views from various parties to finalise the proposed amendments to the act. "The government will ensure that control and enforcement aspects are strengthened while continuing to provide subsidies to the people."
Barnama
3 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
3 hours ago
- Business
- The Star
LPG subsidy to stay, says Armizan
KUALA LUMPUR: The government will not withdraw the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) subsidy, says Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali. The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister said that the ministry has been tasked with addressing LPG leakages in the form of misappropriation and smuggling through Ops Gasak. "The government remains committed to providing LPG cylinder subsidies to the public. Fundamentally, this subsidy is for consumer use," he told the Dewan Rakyat on Tuesday (July 22). He was responding to a question from Young Syefura Othman (PH-Bentong), who sought clarification on whether the government would withdraw the subsidy, as raised by certain parties. Armizan added that although the subsidy is primarily for household consumers, it also benefits small and medium-sized businesses, particularly in the food and beverage sector. This measure is to ensure that the public is offered affordable food and drink prices. "For this reason, the food and beverage sector must ensure that prices remain reasonable for the public,' he added. He further mentioned that the legal aspects specifically concerning the use of LPG by small traders will be detailed in amendments to the Control of Supplies Regulations (Import Prohibition) 2021. The Control of Supplies Regulations (Amendment) 2021 limits the ownership and use of subsidised LPG exceeding 42kg at any one time without a scheduled controlled goods permit.
