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No plans to scrap RON95 subsidies for T20 group for now : Loke

The government has no immediate plans to remove RON95 fuel subsidies for high-income earners, with Transport Minister Anthony Loke saying the Budi95 system will remain in place as Putrajaya prioritises a simpler and more efficient subsidy mechanism

Targeted RON95 subsidies must consider more than income, look at transport burden: analysts

Household burden, geography, and vehicle dependence should factor into reform plans, experts advise

Diesel price jumps 80sen to RM4.72, RON97 petrol up 70sen to RM4.55

Finance Ministry maintains subsidised RON95 price as crude oil tops US$100 per barrel due to West Asia conflict

Govt raises Budi95 fuel quota to 800 litres for e-hailers

Higher ceiling follows drivers’ appeals as Putrajaya reviews targeted subsidy rollout

Govt to boost RON95 subsidy for e-hailing drivers

With a new quota set to take effect in November, nearly 58,000 drivers stand to benefit from an increased fuel allowance under the BUDI95 initiative
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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

Malaysia sees 11.1% increase in crime rate, with property offences and assaults leading the rise

The latest report reveals a spike in property crimes and assaults, while homicides and kidnapping cases show signs of improvement

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