It’s back. The Pangkalan Data Utama (PADU) socio-economic database, which was supposed to be used in the RON 95 subsidy rationalisation programme mechanism before the Budi Madani RON 95 (Budi 95) programme and its RM1.99 a litre pricing appeared on the scene, is making a reappearance.
According to economy minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir, the central database hub is set to serve as a critical component in the planned rationalisation of the RON 95 subsidy, the New Straits Times reports. There’s plenty of workable data in it, that’s for sure.
As of last year, PADU was reported to have 30.4 million individual profiles of Malaysians, containing information on demographics, locality, occupation, income, education, vehicle ownership, ‘poverty status’ (status kemiskinan) and the type of assistance one is receiving, all compiled from data shared by 204 government agencies.
Akmal said that the government will be focusing on an evaluation model that considers the actual needs and usage of households rather than relying on blanket income categories. “The evaluation will be based on income, but we are also considering other aspects,” he said. This is to ensure that consumption and other factors are taken into consideration, rather than relying just on traditional household income classifications.
He added that establishing a clear “dividing line” through PADU data would make the transition more acceptable to the public, and allow for a transparent and efficient appeals mechanism for those who feel unfairly excluded.
Yesterday, prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim indicated that the proposal for the rationalisation of RON 95 petrol subsidies was presently being refined and is expected to be finalised soon. Responding to concerns that the move might be unfair to taxpayers in the T20 group, Akmal said the government must balance the need to protect the vulnerable and manage inflation with the necessity of maintaining national development.
He said that while the contributions of high-income earners are fully recognised, a targeted approach is essential for the country’s long-term fiscal health. “We definitely take their contributions to the country into account, but the economy ministry’s stance is consistent: the provision of this assistance must be targeted,” he said.
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Hahahaha, at the end the need of PADU proving Rafizi is right. But sad the party only wants the people they want, not the people who can perform.
Nett Income + Active car owner
Is no rocket science ….
yeah the formula man what about lower car & fuel price? free ptptn and tolls?
You lost me at PADU…
Just introduce an additional tier pricing in Budi95..
First 100L RM1.99
Next 100L RM2.50 or RM3.00
Next 100L follow market price..
It is as simple as Pay More if you Use More. You don’t need those complicated PADU system and punish the wrong target people.
how is my tax contribution being appreciated if i dont get anything in return? lowsy public health, i hv to go to private hospital, lowsy roads, and the list goes on. why i shouldnt pay tax at other country instead? i mean i can afford to migrate after all since am freaking filthy rich.
.. go ahead if you’re really freaking filthy rich.
So…Going after Rich Rakyat ? Really ????
If the policy is driven by envy of T5-T20 earning more then the policy is faulty. Envy or Dengki in malay is a shameful justification for removing subsidy that by right span across all rakyat.
Let’s be clear the claim of saving 1.5bil from T20 subsidy withdrawal, is unverified. It is just a claim.
Root cause of our problems now is shortage of supply. Instead of cutting subsidy, lets reduce the amount of cars on the road first. In urban area with high concentration of public transport, which gov built and subsidized, why not restrict the number of non commercial vehicles access on weekdays. That will directly reduce consumption and reduce congestion. A much more fair justification. Not applicable for suburban or rural area becoz of limited public transport access
looks like rafizi’s formula lives longer than his role as Minister of Economy.
How to update? The database is already 2 years old +++
Government is using voter’s money to subsidize those who never vote for them
Really don’t mind about not having subsidy personally. Just tak syok looking at asset rich, inheritance rich, dividend rich, illegal underground rich often labeled as B40 getting all the perks without paying taxes.