{
  "id": 2595613,
  "title": "Penambahbaikan subsidi diesel diumum dalam tempoh kurang sebulan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/penambahbaikan-subsidi-diesel-diumum-dalam-tempoh-kurang-sebulan-2595613",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-22T13:48:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/08/22/penambahbaikan-subsidi-diesel-diumum-dalam-tempoh-kurang-sebulan"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Malaysian federal government is expected to announce further enhancements to the diesel subsidy mechanism within the next few weeks, according to Armizan Mohd Ali, the Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDN). The minister expressed optimism that the announcement could be made sooner than the anticipated one to two-month timeframe. He stated that this was due to the completion of consultations with involved parties and the provision of all feedback to the Ministry of Finance (MOF) as the responsible federal agency. Several improvements have been identified to ensure that the relevant diesel subsidy is always in the best interest of the public, Ali said after officiating the Touch of Kindness, Rahmah Madani Sale, and Internet Happiness Campaign in Papar. On August 16th, Finance Minister II Amir Hamzah Azizan reportedly said that several enhancements to the diesel subsidy system are under investigation, and the government will announce the measures within the next one to two weeks. These improvements include simplifying the application process, broadening the eligibility criteria for continuous payment vehicles, and transferring quota to the nearest family member. Meanwhile, Ali mentioned that the KPDN has initiated an inquiry under the Price Control and Anti-Cartel Act regarding two feri enterprise companies that increased feri fuel prices involving travel from Kudat to Banggi Island. The notice was sent to the companies at the end of March, but no response was received, prompting the Competition Commission of Malaysia (MyCC) to initiate an investigation into the presence of price-fixing elements. Ali directed MyCC to launch the inquiry as there were allegations that both companies made simultaneous price increase announcements, which is a violation of the Competition Act. In relation to this, Ali noted that the public ferry companies are eligible for diesel subsidy through a tank skid application to the Malaysian Maritime Department. However, his inquiry revealed that both feri companies have not submitted any official applications despite being advised to do so by authorities. Ali proposed that the Sabah government investigate the transfer of ferry passenger control and ticketing to the Sabah Port and Quay Department to open market competition. He stated that this matter will be brought to the attention of Deputy Chief Minister III Ewon Benedick, who is also the Minister of Industrial, Trade, and Transportation Development in Sabah.",
  "summary": "Menteri KPDN Armizan Mohd Ali berkata, dalam tempoh itu, sesi libat urus telah dilaksanakan dan segala maklum balas diberikan kepada MOF.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Penambahbaikan subsidi diesel diumum dalam tempoh kurang sebulan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/penambahbaikan-subsidi-diesel-diumum-dalam-tempoh-kurang-sebulan",
        "published": "2026-08-22T13:48:06.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}