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Former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has endorsed the government's latest relief measures, which include expanded fuel subsidies and support for small businesses, set to commence September 1.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has underscored the significant financial commitment the Malaysian government makes annually, spending between RM40 and RM45 billion on subsidies to help citizens cope with fuel expenses.
Malaysia's Public Accounts Committee has uncovered RM10.879 billion in missing cooking oil subsidies from 2019 to February 2025, exposing critical gaps in government oversight and enforcement mechanisms.