Rafizi: Date of diesel subsidy rationalisation will be announced when "the sequencing is correct"

Published on 6 Jun 2024 6:04:48 PM

The government has already decided on the date for the retargeting of the diesel subsidy rationalisation and it will be this year, says Rafizi Ramli.

However, the Economy Minister told reporters after launching the Oil and Gas Services Equipment Census 2024 on Thursday (June 6) that it would not be revealed yet for fear of knock-on effects on inflation and possible hoarding of the supply.

Rafizi also said the data of those receiving assistance under Budi Madani cash aid programme would be cross-checked with that in Central Database Hub (Padu) to ensure only the deserving would benefit.

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