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Anwar rejects World Bank’s RON95 price hike proposal

Prime Minister reaffirms commitment to targeted subsidy, ensuring continued benefits for Malaysians

Anwar announces ICPT surcharge cut to ease goods prices

Rate reductions for commercial, industrial users intended to alleviate burden on businesses and potentially lower consumer prices

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Short-lived La Niña expected in early 2026, but stable weather to follow

MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal

DoSM estimates Malaysia’s population to be 34.1 mil in 2024

Three states with the highest population are Selangor, Johor, Sabah

Over 23.6 million to benefit as new electricity tariff kicks in July 1

The Energy Commission has set a new average base tariff of 45.40 sen/kWh for RP4, slightly lower than before, bringing overall electricity costs down by up to 19% compared to the previous regulatory period