The problem with Malaysians are we are a spoilt bunch. We are lucky to have fuel subsidy but when govt tries to remove it, we all complain. How nice if the govt didn't introduce the fuel subsidy in the first place. Let fuel prices fluctuate according to market forces. No more complains.
What I do agree is that rather than using the extra funds from cutting subsidy for their own selfish self, the new found "profit" should be diverted back to benefit the people.
Higher crime rate is because some people along the way gets this bright idea that stealing, and other criminal acts are an easy way to get money or for some, it is hardwired into their brain. Nothing to do with the cost of living. I don't even want to elaborate on that.
A chinese proverb which I believe in, horse die, get the f*** down and walk. Don't give excuses or whine about it.