What are the new subsidized fuel quotas for gasoline and diesel in Malaysia, and when do they take effect?

Malaysia will raise the monthly subsidized gasoline quota to 300 liters from 200 liters, and the diesel quota to 400 liters from 300 liters, effective September 1, as announced by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

How many people are expected to benefit from the restored fuel subsidies, according to Anwar?

According to Anwar, the increased gasoline quota will benefit 16 million Malaysians, while the higher diesel allocation will assist 500,000 users.

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Malaysia will increase monthly subsidized gasoline and diesel quotas starting Sept. 1 to alleviate cost-of-living pressures ahead of elections. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim aims to benefit millions while managing government subsidy expenditures amid rising energy prices.

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