Belanja subsidi bahan api melambung sehingga RM7.5 bilion pada April - Amir Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan terus mengekalkan disiplin fiskal dan menyesuaikan pendekatan pengurusan perbelanjaan negara susulan tekanan harga global yang semakin mencabar walaupun perbelanjaan subsidi bahan api pernah melonjak sehingga RM7.5 bilion pada April lalu. Menteri Kewangan II, Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan berkata, pendekatan yang fleksibel itu membolehkan kerajaan menguruskan perbelanjaan dengan lebih berkesan sambil menggalakkan rakyat memainkan peranan dalam menghadap
Malaysia's fuel subsidy expenditure surged to RM7.5 billion in April due to global price pressures. Despite this, the government maintained fiscal discipline through flexible spending and targeted support measures. Inflation remained moderate at 1.9% as of March, within the targeted range of 1.5% to 2.5%, outperforming many other nations. The government opted against large-scale economic stimulus packages to avoid exacerbating inflation, instead providing RM15 billion in financial assistance through banking institutions, financing guarantees, and microfinancing schemes. To manage fiscal challenges, ministries and agencies committed to approximately RM5 billion in savings through various cost-cutting initiatives, including remote work policies.
The government's careful management of subsidies and fiscal discipline is crucial for maintaining economic stability and controlling inflation amidst global uncertainties.
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