Showing posts with label Malaysia cuts fuel subsidies to trim budget deficit. Show all posts
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Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Malaysia cuts fuel subsidies to trim budget deficit, fund welfare




KUALA LUMPUR : Malaysia's government said on Monday it would cut fuel subsidies for the first time in nearly two years to save RM3.3 billion (S$1.3 billion) annually as part of crucial budget reforms.

Prime Minister Najib Razak said the reductions are needed to trim the budget deficit and strengthen economic fundamentals to boost investor confidence.