Govt won't introduce new taxes, aims for fairer subsidies - PM

The government does not intend to introduce new taxation instruments but rather aims to implement a more equitable targeted subsidy system that meets the needs of the people, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said.

He said the recent announcement regarding targeted diesel subsidy exempts low-income groups such as fisherfolk, smallholders and taxi drivers from these taxes.

“I do not wish to introduce...