Ahmad Maslan said in 2022, consumption of the three types of fuel in the lowest income group (B40) was only 24 per cent, while the Middle-Income Group (M40) was 41 per cent and T20 was at 35 per cent. theSun theSundaily fuel subsidy save
: The Dewan Rakyat was today told that the government could save up to RM17 billion if the top 20 income group was not given petrol, diesel and liquified petroleum gas .
“In terms of data, the total is RM50.8 billion and if multiplied by 35 per cent used by T20 , the value is RM17 billion. He was replying to a supplementary question by Datuk Ahmad Amzad Hashim who wanted to know if the government’s move to use an integrated database in the targeted subsidy mechanism is effective to avoid leakage, and how those in the M40 group who drop out of the B40 group in the city will receive the benefit of the targeted subsidy.
Meanwhile, he said the government will continue to monitor petrol and diesel smuggling activities in an integrated manner with relevant agencies including the Royal Malaysian Customs Department, the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency and the Royal Malaysia Police.
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