BANGI, Oct 23 (Bernama) — Malaysia should use data and analytics to improve subsidy targeting based on household needs, helping those most in need while maintaining fiscal sustainability. Inclusive Advancement and Development Institute (MINDA-UKM) director Tan Sri Dr Noor Azlan Ghazali said more precise targeting would let the government address households’ differing needs, rather than adopting a one-size-fits-all approach to assistance. “For instance, lower-income households with children in university may need laptops, while families with infants require different types of support. “Advances in technology and data analytics offer opportunities to enhance the targeting of assistance, ensuring that those most in […]