Diesel Subsidy Cuts Hit Small Businesses: Rising Costs Threaten Survival

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27 May 2026 • 12:00 AM MYT
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Diesel Subsidy Cuts Hit Small Businesses: Rising Costs Threaten Survival

The Malaysian government recently announced that it would gradually abolish diesel subsidies, which is expected to push up transportation and operating costs, causing widespread concern among small businesses about rising operating pressure. As the policy enters the implementation stage, its impact on grass-roots economic entities is gradually emerging. "In the past, the cost of one-time goods could be controlled, but now that the oil price has risen, even the number of purchases will be...