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Subsidy bill peaked at RM7.5 bil in April: Amir Hamzah

Finance Minister II says even though cost of financing fuel for the public has moderated, Malaysia is still expecting to spend RM3.5 bil to RM4 bil on subsidies

Not just an oil price issue: global supply crisis will reach households, Hassan Marican warns

Govt’s subsidy reforms over last two years keeping M’sia afloat but supply crisis requires measures beyond restructuring finances

Govt cuts cost to spend on people’s welfare: Anwar

As geopolitical uncertainty over US-Israel war on Iran continues, Prime Minister is speaking more often about cost-cutting measures and signalling further cuts in Budget 2027

US-Iran peace talks stall, raising oil prices again and fears of renewed conflict

US rejects Iran’s response to Washington’s latest proposal, Israeli PM adds war isn’t over until uranium stockpile cleared

Possible ‘energy emergency’: M’sia urged to speed up green energy adoption, reconsider blanket subsidies

The poor must continue to receive protection, but allowing all Malaysians to enjoy the same subsidised price for RON95 is not sustainable, Universiti Malaya don says

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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

Short-lived La Niña expected in early 2026, but stable weather to follow

MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal

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