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Subsidies

US-Israeli strike on Iran could push up Malaysia’s oil revenue – but also its subsidy bill

mmronroll - Malaysians began refilling their tanks with subsidised petrol without major hiccups as the nationwide subsidy rolled out on Tuesday.
ST PHOTO: MUZLIZA MUSTAFA
mmronroll - Malaysians began refilling their tanks with subsidised petrol without major hiccups as the nationwide subsidy rolled out on Tuesday.
ST PHOTO: MUZLIZA MUSTAFA

European capitals push back as Ukraine seeks fast-track EU membership

FILE PHOTO: Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen attend a press conference with European Council President Antonio Costa (not pictured) on the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, February 24, 2026. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen attend a press conference with European Council President Antonio Costa (not pictured) on the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, February 24, 2026. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko/File Photo

Serbian farmers block roads to demand higher subsidies and import ban

Serbian farmers block roads in Bogatic and nationwide after negotiations with the government failed to resolve disputes over milk prices, subsidies and agricultural imports, in Bogatic, Serbia, February 24, 2026. REUTERS/Zorana Jevtic
Serbian farmers block roads in Bogatic and nationwide after negotiations with the government failed to resolve disputes over milk prices, subsidies and agricultural imports, in Bogatic, Serbia, February 24, 2026. REUTERS/Zorana Jevtic

Hungary's opposition Tisza party sets out policy plans ahead of April election

FILE PHOTO: Peter Magyar, leader of the opposition Tisza party, waves a Hungarian flag at a rally near the venue of ruling Fidesz party closed doors meeting where Prime Minister Viktor Orban discusses campaign issues with party officials in Kotcse, Hungary September 7, 2025. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Peter Magyar, leader of the opposition Tisza party, waves a Hungarian flag at a rally near the venue of ruling Fidesz party closed doors meeting where Prime Minister Viktor Orban discusses campaign issues with party officials in Kotcse, Hungary September 7, 2025. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo/File Photo

Malaysia mulls over blocking use of foreign credit cards at petrol stations

A ban preventing foreign-registered vehicles from loading up on subsidised RON95 petrol is set to take effect on April 1.
A ban preventing foreign-registered vehicles from loading up on subsidised RON95 petrol is set to take effect on April 1.

Eligible households can apply for public transport vouchers from Jan 20

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Villagers shiver in China’s north as government gas subsidies shrink

The combination of impoverished local governments, energy market reforms and a stalling economy weighing on farming income growth is forcing many in rural China to make hard choices about necessities such as heating.
The combination of impoverished local governments, energy market reforms and a stalling economy weighing on farming income growth is forcing many in rural China to make hard choices about necessities such as heating.

Denmark PM urges Trump to stop threats to take over Greenland

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen delivers New Year's speech at Marienborg in Kongens Lyngby, on Jan 1, 2026.
Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen delivers New Year's speech at Marienborg in Kongens Lyngby, on Jan 1, 2026.

SkillsFuture credits, CDC vouchers: How to claim them before they expire

ActiveSG credits, which can be used to pay for healthy lifestyle programmes and access to facilities, gyms and pools, have to be claimed by Dec 31, 2025.
ActiveSG credits, which can be used to pay for healthy lifestyle programmes and access to facilities, gyms and pools, have to be claimed by Dec 31, 2025.

Patients with rarer types of diabetes can get up to 80% in subsidies for monitoring devices

Ms Ng Zhuang Shu, who has monogenic diabetes, uses the Dexcom G6 continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system to monitor her blood sugar levels. This system currently is the only CGM device eligible for government subsidies.
Ms Ng Zhuang Shu, who has monogenic diabetes, uses the Dexcom G6 continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system to monitor her blood sugar levels. This system currently is the only CGM device eligible for government subsidies.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.