BUDI95 fuel subsidy reform frees up RM4bil for aid programmes, says Amir
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More than 14.2 million of 16.7 million Malaysians eligible for the BUDI95 targeted fuel subsidy programme have benefited from the initiative.
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Speaking in the Dewan Negara today, Amir Hamzah said BUDI95 was introduced to ensure that eligible Malaysians remain protected from fluctuations in global fuel prices while reducing subsidy leakages to individuals and groups who do not qualify.
In an Utusan Malaysia report, Amir Hamzah said the annual fiscal savings depend on global crude oil prices, foreign exchange rates and actual consumption patterns.
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