JOHOR BARU: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has assured that the government will not raise the price of RON95 petrol for Malaysians.

He acknowledged that the proposal to increase the price of RON95 petrol had previously been presented to the Cabinet, but he did not agree with it.

"I am considering the issue of RON95 petrol subsidies... some have proposed increasing the price for the public.

"However, I disagree with a price hike. Instead, the price of RON95 can be gradually reduced in line with time and market conditions.

"But for the four million foreigners in this country, petrol prices must be increased... foreign nationals are enjoying RM3 to RM4 billion in subsidies. Perhaps in the future, buying RON95 petrol will require showing a national ID card," he said.

The PKR president said this when winding up the debate on his policy speech here today.

On Oct 18, during the presentation of Budget 2025, Anwar discussed targeted RON95 petrol subsidies, expected to be implemented by mid-year.

He said the proposal could save up to RM8 billion, as currently, 40 per cent of RON95 subsidies are enjoyed by foreigners and the ultra-wealthy.

The savings, he added, would be channelled towards the well-being of the wider population and fund improvements in education, healthcare, and public transportation.

Then, Anwar said that 85 per cent of the population would not be affected by the subsidy rationalisation.

As such, the prime minister stressed that the people should not be doubtful of the government's approach, which prioritises the interests of the majority.

https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2025/0...hId=MzM4NTg%3D#

This post has been edited by OPT: May 24 2025, 06:19 PM

new formula now it seems

brent crude already crashing ma

jeng999...

nak pilihanraya lettew

so EV adoption going to grin to a halt?

This post has been edited by ipohps3: May 24 2025, 06:24 PM

Haha.... so ron95 continue kena smuggling from kelate to thailand la

BMX couldn't make hard and difficult decision.

good move.

but but last time said PMX said need remove subsidy to avoid being smuggle wor

U turn pulokkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

This PMX I suka la not gonna be pressure by laffizi formula man

Mr Anwar said the government currently spends RM20 billion a year on blanket subsidies for RON95 petrol, which unfairly benefit the top 15 per cent of earners - as well as foreigners - in Malaysia.

so this how a?

In all probability this RON95 subsidy rationalisation is formula man's idea and the driving force behind it.

Now formula man is out of the picture, so does this move lah

BMX oredi seen the writing on the wall - proceed with this subsidy rationalisation, and he's guaranteed to become a one term PM.

Not that he won outright the last round too; he had to compromise and form the UG with the then much detested BN

Got cheap oil from pudding?

oh...so this is salah RAFIZI la?

As expected.

He dare not risk losing in GE .

Kek

All the effort gone to drain
All he do is to please B40

so, no need buy EV anymore?

Of course la!

Kek

What an idiotic plan. The foreigners are contributing to the nation's economy and doing all the work the locals do not want to do. Also not earning big bucks and many are exploited as it is. It is not like they are here on holiday.

Diam la, you want PUAS ke?

AI the lesser evil we can pick la or you want atuk? Give him one last chance la then we can remove R&R

so what happen to his own statement?

penipu? salah puas paksa dia?

this is all preparation for undi event , still remember he said today win tomorrow price petrol down.then satu malaysia kena troll lmao