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Rafizi: Govt prepared for choppy waters when rolling back petrol subsidy
Published:  Oct 21, 2024 9:33 AM
Updated: 2:51 AM

BUDGET 2025 | The government is prepared for choppy waters ahead over its commitment to rolling back petrol subsidies in mid-2025, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.

In an interview with Bloomberg Television, he acknowledged that the politically sensitive pledge is likely to evoke a public backlash when it takes effect.

“It’s a once-in-a-generation decision that affects everyone’s lives.

“My hope, and our responsibility in the government, is to make sure that we manage this properly so that it is sustainable...


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