Wee suggests fuel subsidy eligibility based on car type, not income

Wee suggests fuel subsidy eligibility based on car type, not income

PETALING JAYA: MCA president Wee Ka Siong has called for the government to consider the eligibility for the targeted RON95 fuel subsidy based on the type and value of cars driven instead of the income earned.

He said, for example, drivers of Perodua Myvi, Ativa, or Alza cars should be entitled to receive a full government subsidy for the RON95 petrol.

He added that those who fall under the M40 income group but prefer to drive luxury cars should also not be given any fuel subsidy.

Wee added that the government should not punish those who practise moderation in their daily lives and are not reckless with their spending.

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Last week, economy minister Rafizi Ramli said the targeted subsidy programme for RON95 petrol, that is to be introduced in the middle of next year, will not be solely based on household income.

He said the targeted subsidy programme will take other factors into consideration. However, he did not elaborate on what are these other factors.

Rafizi was responding to a question on whether those in the T15 income group would no longer be eligible for the RON95 subsidy.