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New Petrol Subsidy System is POSTPONED

Dec 30, 2019

The targeted Petrol Subsidy Scheme will not be implemented as scheduled at the start of the New Year. 

The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry says the Cabinet has decided to postpone the scheme until further notice, because the govt needs more time to brief the public about it. 

It's also to give the govt time to compile the list of M40 middle-income earners, who'll enjoy the subsidy. 

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Eligible residents in Selangor have until tomorrow, December  31st to register for the Darul Ehsan Free Water Scheme.

The scheme, which begins in March, will replace the current free water scheme for all households. 

Under the Darul Ehsan Water Scheme, free water will only be given to households that earn RM4,000 a month or less. 
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Some leniency will be given to smokers who are caught lighting up at public eateries, when the no-smoking ban is fully enforced later this week. 

According to the Health Ministy, first-time offenders will receive a compound of RM250. 

However, it will be reduced to RM150 if the compound is paid within a month. 

There will be no discount for a second offence, while the compound will go up to RM350 if you're caught for a third time.