KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 -- As global oil prices remain volatile amid tensions in the Middle East, Malaysia's subsidy system is once again under pressure.

Not all subsidies have disappeared. Several forms of support tied to daily essentials remain in place, even as Putrajaya moves away from blanket subsidies towards a more targeted approach aimed at managing the cost of living while containing fiscal strain.

So what subsidies or financial support do Malaysians still have in 2026, and how substantial are they?

RON95 at RM1.99 still anchors cost-of-living support

Fuel remains the most significant subsidy affecting everyday life.

The government continues to maintain the subsidised price of RON95 petrol at RM1.99 per litre under its target...