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The Dewan Rakyat convened to examine the Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme's rollout, Malaysia's diplomatic stance on Myanmar, and critical data sovereignty concerns as the nation pursues regional economic leadership.
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Malaysia is reducing its subsidised diesel price to RM2.10 per litre from July, reflecting the government's cost-of-living relief efforts and targeted subsidy reforms using MyKad verification to prevent leakages.
US President Donald Trump has declared that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will resign, citing poor performance on immigration and energy matters. Reports suggest Starmer could announce a resignation timeline as early as Monday.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that subsidised diesel prices will drop to RM2.10 per litre from July 2026, applying a targeted subsidy model verified through MyKad.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has ruled out raising fuel prices, pledging the government will continue subsidising the cost. He cited monthly expenditures of between RM3 billion and RM7 billion to keep petrol prices competitive globally.
Australia has extended a temporary reduction in fuel companies' stockholding requirements until September, maintaining the release of up to 762 million litres of petrol and diesel to address supply pressures.
Malaysia's transition to B15 biodiesel starting June 1 will bolster energy independence without hampering palm oil exports. The country produces 20 million metric tonnes annually and only needs 0.8 million tonnes domestically for the new fuel blend.
Malaysia is updating its energy policy to keep pace with global industry changes and rising demand for renewable electricity from multinational firms and tech companies, says Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof.
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Thai civic organisations have given the government a week to restructure energy pricing, claiming the move would slash fuel costs by seven baht per litre. The push targets the import-parity formula and excess refining margins.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has assured that electricity tariff protections will shield approximately 85% of Malaysians from price increases, with domestic consumers using up to 600 kWh monthly unaffected despite global supply chain pressures.
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Japan has begun a preliminary survey of Minamitori Island, its easternmost territory, to evaluate its suitability as a permanent nuclear waste disposal site. The unpopulated island, located 1,900km southeast of Tokyo, is the fourth location under consideration in the country's 20-year selection process.