MUAR, July 27 – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today stressed that the recently announced subsidised price of RON95 petrol at RM1.99 per litre is exclusively for Malaysians, while foreigners will be charged the current market rate.
He said the move is crucial to ensure that the government’s substantial subsidies are enjoyed solely by Malaysian citizens, in line with the MADANI Government’s commitment to social justice.
“RON95 petrol is sold to Malaysians at RM1.99 per litre. Foreigners and tourists, including those from Singapore, will have to pay the market rate of RM2.50 or RM2.60 per litre.
“This is not a form of discrimination, but the policy of a sovereign nation committed to protecting the welfare of its people,” he said in his speech at the National Month and Fly the Jalur Gemilang 2025 Campaign launch at Dataran Tanjung Emas here today.
Also present were Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi, Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar and Information Department director-general Julina Johan.
Anwar said the targeted subsidy initiative is expected to reduce government expenditure, which has long been enjoyed by foreigners who neither pay taxes nor contribute directly to the national economy.
