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Targeted diesel subsidy plan sparks concern in Sabah over rural access

Malay Mail

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June 29, 2026

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Targeted diesel subsidy plan sparks concern in Sabah over rural access

KOTA KINABALU, June 29 — As Putrajaya prepares to roll out its targeted diesel subsidy scheme in just a few days,...

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Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 22, 2026

Penurunan harga diesel bukti kerajaan cekap bantu rakyat

KOTA KINABALU: Penurunan harga diesel bersubsidi kepada RM2.10 seliter bermula Julai ini merupakan bukti pentadbiran kerajaan Persekutuan cekap dalam melaksanakan reformasi ekonomi yang memberi manfaat secara langsung kepada rakyat. Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Sabah dan Sarawak), Datuk Mustapha Sakmud berkata, langkah penyasaran subsidi menerusi penggunaan MyKad berjaya memastikan bantuan kerajaan disalurkan kepada golongan yang ... Read more The post Penurunan harga diesel bukti kerajaan cekap bantu rakyat appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

BERNAMA

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· Jul 3, 2026

General : SKBBK: ABIM Calls For Subsidy Support In Early Implementation

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- The government has been urged to consider providing subsidies or matching contribution during the early phase of the Work-Related Accidents Social Protection Scheme (SKBBK) or LINDUNG 24 Jam, particularly for the B40 and lower-income M40 groups, gig economy workers, contract workers, and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

South China Morning Post

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· Jun 22, 2026

Malaysia’s nationwide diesel subsidy gets citizens all pumped up

Malaysian consumers and small business owners have welcomed the government’s decision to introduce subsidised diesel at 2.10 ringgit (50 US cents) per litre (0.3 gallons) nationwide from July 1, although some are seeking greater clarity on fuel allocations under the MyKad-based scheme. Malaysian Tamilan Tow Truck Association president Matheva­anan Mohanaraja said the effectiveness of the initiative would ultimately depend on how much subsidised diesel each identity card holder was entitled to...

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Related coverage for "Targeted diesel subsidy plan sparks concern in Sabah over rural access": Utusan Malaysia — Penurunan harga diesel bukti kerajaan cekap bantu rakyat. BERNAMA — General : SKBBK: ABIM Calls For Subsidy Support In Early Implementation. South China Morning Post — Malaysia’s nationwide diesel subsidy gets citizens all pumped up