Kuala Lampur, May 19 -- KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 - The government will maintain the RM300 monthly BUDI MADANI Diesel cash assistance while introducing an additional interim RM100 aid payment for eligible recipients amid rising global fuel prices and growing supply chain uncertainty.

Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said the measures were part of Putrajaya's targeted intervention strategy to shield lower-income groups and vulnerable sectors from the effects of the ongoing global supply crisis.

Announcing the decision after today's National Economic Action Council (MTEN) meeting, Akmal Nasrullah said the government remained focused on ensuring the rakyat were not left to bear rising costs alone.

"The government will continue to im...