Diesel subsidy not abolished, govt still bears RM7bil in subsidies, says PM Anwar

The government set the price of diesel in the peninsula at RM3.35 per litre starting June 10, in line with the diesel subsidy rationalisation exercise. — CHAN BOON KAI/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: The government still bears around RM7bil in subsidies related to diesel in Peninsular Malaysia, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

He explained that subsidies have not been abolished. The diesel subsidy rationalisation aims to ensure more efficient management of subsidies, preventing misuse and ensuring they reach appropriate groups.