PM: M'sia's subsidies expected to surpass RM81b this year

The subsidies given by the government to the rakyat including electricity, fuel and food are expected to exceed RM81 billion this year, said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

He also said that even though the figure is seen as high, reducing the total subsidy without looking at the needs of the people is not an option for the government to ensure the rakyat are not burdened - especially by the current cost of living...