Malaysians welcome cash aid, fuel subsidy and public holiday announcement
These included a one-off RM100 cash handout, a nationwide public holiday on Sept 15, and a reduction in RON95 petrol prices.
Netizens took to social media to express their appreciation.
The RM100 cash assistance, to be credited directly to MyKad and usable at more than 4,100 participating retail outlets, was well received.
Hamdiah Yakop commented, "That RM100 helps. It's enough to buy three bags of rice. Who else would give us this much?"
The additional public holiday on Sept 15, which falls on a Monday ahead of Malaysia Day, added to the public enthusiasm.
"Thank you, Anwar, for the Sept 15 public holiday," said X user @naya.
Facebook user Callo Callo Enya described the long weekend as a perfect opportunity for travel. "With Sept 13 to 16 off, we can finally go on holiday," he wrote.
The planned reduction in RON95 petrol to RM1.99 per litre, through a targeted subsidy mechanism, was also met with cheers.
"Thank you PMX. RON95 is dropping too" said user Ezhan Arif.
User Shaharizan Hashim said that several of the government's measures would benefit households in the long run.
"Lower electricity bills and cheaper RON95 petrol will make a real difference in our monthly expenses," he wrote.
User Muhamad Maududi offered a more measured response. "Every form of help counts, no matter how small," he said.
User Loh Cheng Heng praised the prime minister's attentiveness to the public's needs.
"Truly thankful to our PMX for understanding the struggles and burdens people face in daily life," he commented on Facebook.
User Rosnizan Yakuldin added that the move would help ease the pressure on many families.
"It might seem small, but for those who need it, this makes a difference. This is a bonus for 2025," she wrote.
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