'Who is he trying to defend?' Anwar raps Hamzah over targeted subsidy

TOKYO: The implementation of the targeted diesel subsidy is not intended to burden the people in general but rather aimed at the rich and the foreigners who have long benefited from the diesel subsidy, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

He said diesel is not used by the majority of people and those affected, such as taxi drivers, small traders, and fishermen, all are given exemptions and assistance to cover the cost increase.