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Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir

Global fuel costs behind higher electricity bills as gas, coal prices climb: Akmal

The impact is being felt more directly by consumers using over 600 kWh a month

M’sia, Thailand sign new agreements on gas production sharing and sales 

The agreements are for Block A-18-01 in the Malaysia-Thailand Joint Development Area (MTJDA) to boost investor confidence and ensure energy security for both countries

Global oil supply, economic recovery to take time after US-Iran peace deal

Mines in the Strait of Hormuz, repairs to infrastructure damage and vessels anchored for long periods will see slow start to easing supply crisis, says economy minister

Akmal: Inflation to stay manageable at 1.5–2.5%

Government rolls out subsidies and financing to cushion cost‑of‑living pressures

Govt’s big headache: fuel subsidy income threshold for T20 must not “shock” upper-middle class

Economy Minister acknowledges that some households listed in high-income category may still need assistance

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Over 23.6 million to benefit as new electricity tariff kicks in July 1

The Energy Commission has set a new average base tariff of 45.40 sen/kWh for RP4, slightly lower than before, bringing overall electricity costs down by up to 19% compared to the previous regulatory period

Apad confirms inDrive licence revoked effective July 24, but company can appeal

Russian-based company can file appeal through the agency for the Transport Ministry's consideration

Schools may close if air quality worsens, five areas hit unhealthy levels: DOE

The department said the areas recorded unhealthy API readings, warns of RM1mil fine for open burning offenders