Fair relief or fiscal burden? 

By POLA SINGH

ON Sept 30, 2025, Malaysia will embark on a bold new chapter in its long and complicated fuel subsidy story.

All Malaysians with a valid driver’s licence will enjoy RON95 petrol at a subsidised price of RM1.99 per litre, capped at 300 litres per month.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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