Can Malaysia afford to keep subsidising fuel amid energy crunch caused by Iran war?
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Continuing entrenched petrol subsidies may undermine Putrajaya’s long-term fiscal health but cutting them could provoke significant backlash against Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s government, say experts. KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia cannot afford to keep fuel prices artificially low indefinitely, as global conflict and surging crude prices pushes the national subsidy bill to a breaking point, analysts have told CNA. But reducing fuel subsidies carries political risks, with potential backlash looming
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