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Malaysia's Ballooning Fuel Subsidy Costs Will Test the Government's Reform Agenda

Mar 18, 2026 | 19:32 GMT

While fuel subsidies have so far cushioned the impact, if the Iran-related energy disruptions persist, the government may have to sacrifice economic reforms to preserve political support before the next election.

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