MyKad-linked diesel subsidy reforms could save Putrajaya up to RM2b annually, says Amir Hamzah (opens original article in a new tab)

Malaysia's government plans to use Mykad for diesel subsidies to save up to RM2bn annually while addressing smuggling issues in eastern states.

• Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan stated that using Mykad for diesel subsidies could save RM2bn annually
• The reform aims to combat diesel smuggling in east coast states where prices are lower than mainland Malaysia
• Diesel sales in Sabah and Sarawak reached 200 million liters per month in March and April 2026, double the expected level