US EditionMalaysia PM announces cash aid, fuel price cut to address rising living costs
MALAYSIA, JUL 23 – The relief package includes RM100 cash aid for 22 million adults and a fuel subsidy lowering RON95 petrol price to RM1.99 per litre for 18 million motorists, government says.
- Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar announced a one-time cash aid of $24 for all citizens aged 18 and above to address rising living costs.
- Anwar also announced a reduction in fuel prices for RON95 petrol to RM1.99 per liter for Malaysians, while foreign nationals will pay unsubsidized market prices.
- The government plans to restructure the RON95 petrol subsidy and remove blanket subsidies for the top 15% income group before September, despite concerns from the middle class.
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