KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd said the potential delay in RON95 fuel subsidy rationalisation to the second half of 2025 (2H2025) is expected to offer temporary relief to consumers, supporting private consumption amid stable inflation.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — The rationalisation of RON95 subsidies will be implemented in the second half of 2025, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

SHAH ALAM, March 28 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that the proposed implementation of subsidy rationalisation for RON95 petrol will not affect the low-income group.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 — The implementation of diesel subsidy rationalisation is expected to provide annual savings of between RM7.2 billion and RM7.5 billion, up from the RM4 billion in savings projected last year, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 — The Finance Ministry (MOF) has emphasised that the targeted rationalisation of diesel subsidies starting in June this year is not the main cause of the rise in costs of goods in the manufacturing sector, which led to the decline in the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) in July.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 — Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reiterated that the electricity tariff adjustment and the diesel subsidy rationalisation were not implemented to inflict pain or suffering on the rakyat.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 — The government must take practical measures, including moves towards targeted diesel subsidies, despite criticism, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 — The impact of the recently implemented diesel subsidy rationalisation remains manageable given the government mitigation measures despite the slight rise in inflation prints, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — Subsidy rationalisations are part of the government’s initiative to lower annual borrowing to RM86 billion, from RM93 billion in 2023 and RM100 billion in 2022, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

BAGAN SERAI, June 15 — School bus operators and companies that have not received subsidies following the implementation of targeted diesel subsidies can still submit appeals.

JOHOR BAHRU, June 14 — Sectors ineligible for diesel subsidies, including the construction sector, have been warned against using the recent fuel price adjustments as a pretext for raising the prices of goods and services.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 — The government plans to focus on the implementation of diesel subsidy rationalisation first before moving to cut back on subsidies involving RON95 petrol fuel.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — Malaysian Resources Corporation Bhd (MRCB) anticipates that the rationalisation of diesel fuel subsidies will not affect its operational efficiency, project timelines, service delivery, or cost base.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 — In the lead-up to implementing targeted subsidies, including for fuel, the government will focus on ensuring the right execution mechanism is in place, Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 — Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli said the government will share details on the subsidy rationalisation plan, including its criteria and implications soon.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 — The new direction introduced recently by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim with the “Developing Malaysia Madani” theme is vital for growth and narrowing the inequality gap, said the Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (Ideas).