The Malaysian government is conducting a comprehensive review of its diesel support program to expand its beneficiaries, including farmers, amid rising support costs that have reached <strong>6 billion ringgit</strong>.
The Malaysian government announced the continuation of diesel support at RM2.15 per liter in Sabah, Sarawak, and Labuan, emphasizing that this decision reflects local economic and social conditions. State leaders confirmed that the challenging terrain makes diesel essential for daily life.
The Minister of Sabah, Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor, indicated that the ongoing global energy crisis may necessitate a review of the diesel subsidy in the state. This statement was made during a press conference following the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Yayasan Sabah and the National Heart Institute.
The Malaysian government announced a significant rise in diesel subsidy costs, reaching <strong>2.2 billion ringgit</strong> in March, up from <strong>700 million ringgit</strong>, due to soaring global diesel prices.
The Malaysian government, led by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, announced the continuation of diesel support at a rate of <strong>300 ringgit</strong> per month to assist citizens in coping with rising global fuel prices, effective from April.
Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali announced that the Malaysian government will implement a targeted diesel subsidy in Sabah, Sarawak, and Labuan in phases. He emphasized that allowing these regions to continue benefiting from subsidized diesel is not unfair, as the government has not announced plans to eliminate this support in the future.