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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has defended his administration's fuel pricing strategy, arguing that petrol costs in Malaysia remain lower than in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, countering opposition claims of broken campaign promises.
Malaysia is raising unsubsidised fuel prices by 20 sen per litre from July 30 amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Subsidised petrol and diesel remain unchanged as the government shields lower-income households.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pushed back against opposition claims that his administration has broken economic promises, citing Malaysia's relatively competitive petrol pricing as evidence of effective governance.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has defended Malaysia's fuel pricing, stating that subsidised RON95 petrol at RM1.99 per litre remains more affordable than in major oil-producing nations including Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
Indonesian authorities have charged four people following an anti-government protest in Surabaya against fuel price increases and a troubled free school meals programme plagued by food poisoning incidents.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's diplomatic missions to Russia and Turkmenistan have secured landmark energy agreements expected to strengthen Malaysia's fuel security and generate substantial revenues for development priorities.