Anwar raps Hamzah over diesel subsidy criticism


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

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

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