Targeted diesel subsidy system helps plug leakages, curb smuggling in East Malaysia: Armizan (opens original article in a new tab)

Targeted diesel subsidies in East Malaysia are implemented to curb fuel smuggling and address fiscal leakages, according to the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister.

• Targeted diesel subsidies in Sabah, Sarawak, and Labuan aim to reduce fuel smuggling
• Minister Armizan describes the system as a risk management mechanism
• Subsidies are also a fiscal measure to address leakages