Malaysia’s Anwar announces cash handouts in bid to ease living costs | Business and Economy News

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has introduced measures to alleviate cost-of-living pressures, including a cash handout of 100 ringgit ($24) for 22 million citizens, a reduction in subsidized petrol prices, and a freeze on toll hikes for 10 highways. These announcements come ahead of a planned protest against rising living costs and perceived unfulfilled reforms.

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