Malaysia announces cash aid, fuel price cut amid inflation
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Wednesday announced new measures to address growing public concern about the rising cost of living, including a cash handout for all adult citizens and a promise to lower fuel prices.

Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim announces cash handouts and other measures in a televised speech on July 23, 2025. Phôt courtesy of the Prime Minister's Office of Malaysia.
Accordingly, all Malaysians above 18 will receive MYR100 ($23.67) in a one-off cash handout to be disbursed from August 31.
The Government will also announce details of a long-awaited plan to adjust blanket subsidies on the widely used RON95 transport fuel before the end of September.
Malaysians will see fuel prices at the pump drop to MYR 1.99 per liter, compared to the current price of MYR2.05, the PM said.
A total MYR15 billion will be spent on cash aid in 2025, up from MYR13 billion originally allocated for the year.
More initiatives to aid those in poverty will be launched on July 24.
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