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Toll Abolishment Deferred

The Morning Run Crew

14-Aug-18 07:45

Toll Abolishment Deferred

The Morning Run crew gives you their take on today's business headlines, starting with the Economic Affairs Ministry (MEA) saying that it is not taking over the powers of the Ministry of Finance (MoF), nor any other ministries.

3:23 - Bank Negara will be rolling out special housing loan next month, tailored for the low-to-middle income group with regard to first-home ownership.

9:28 - The government has agreed to defer the toll abolishment until the country’s fiscal position improves.

10:09 - The government is studying various options to reduce vehicle prices to give Malaysians access to affordable cars.

Presented by: Giri Balakrishnan, Khoo Hsu Chuang, Tan Chung Han


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Tags:  Ministry of FinanceMinistry of Economic AffairsAzmin AliBank NegaraKhazanah NasionalPetronasHousing PolicyToll AbolishmentCar PricesExcise Duties





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