The day's essential Malaysian news, briefed.
Malaysia's government will launch the BUDI MADANI Diesel programme on July 1, capping subsidised diesel at RM2.10 per litre for 700,000 eligible vehicle owners. The initiative aims to save RM2 billion annually by curbing smuggling and subsidy abuse.
California consumers have filed a lawsuit against major petrol station operators for allegedly using AI technology to illegally inflate fuel prices, marking one of the first cases under a state law banning shared pricing algorithms.
Major petrol retailers including BP, Marathon Petroleum, and 7-Eleven face a class action lawsuit in California over allegations they used artificial intelligence to coordinate higher fuel prices, potentially affecting regional energy markets.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced the MADANI Government will reduce subsidised diesel to RM2.10 per litre from July 2026, verified through MyKad, bringing relief to workers reliant on fuel costs.