KUALA LUMPUR: In this latest episode of Beyond the Headlines, we continue to delve into the fuel subsidy rationalisation, picking up from where we left off last week with economist, Professor Dr Geoffrey Williams.
While experts may argue that the inflationary impact from the blanket diesel subsidy withdrawals will not be significant, there are still concerns about rogue traders who may look for this opportunity to hike up prices.
We discuss enforcement measures by the government to prevent subsidy leakages and safeguard consumers. Are mechanisms such as the monthly RM200 diesel aid and fleet cards robust enough to stop traders from exploiting consumers?
Federation of Malaysian Consumers Association (FOMCA) vice president and legal advisor, Dato' Indrani Thuraisingham joins us for this discussion.
In the second half of the show, transport consultant and former Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) head of policy planning, Wan Agyl Wan Hassan talks about the just announced mandatory requirement of vehicle entry permits, VEPs, beginning Oct 1, for all foreign vehicles entering from Singapore through the Johor border.
The VEPs which have been implemented since 2019 have faced setbacks. But now, Transport Minister Anthony Loke says, the government is ready to fully enforce the rule. So, will this be the answer to all the congestion woes down at the CIQ in Johor?
Follow the discussion in the latest episode 40 of Beyond the Headlines.