Be cautious when fixing subsidies


EVERYONE expected Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to announce the much-anticipated fuel subsidy rationalisation when news broke about the special address last Tuesday.

But, as it turned out, the announcement only involved diesel drivers. This left most RON95 users, who make up the majority of motorists, anxiously waiting for the news that will surely impact the monthly spending of many.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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