Kuala lumpur: The government’s decision to implement targeted subsidies for RON95 fuel and to freeze toll rate hikes across key highways will ensure mobility remains accessible and affordable for the rakyat, said Carsome Group chief business officer Aaron Kee today. In response to the announcement made by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim earlier today, Kee expressed that both measures were a balanced move that protects essential groups such as motorcyclists, gig workers, and young drivers, while reinforcing the need for long-term fiscal sustainability.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Kee highlighted that “from an industry perspective, a more market-aligned fuel pricing structure improves transparency on the total cost of ownership, helping consumers make more informed decisions when buying or owning a vehicle.” In a statement released today, he noted that together with the toll freeze, these policies offer greater predictability for road users and support clearer mobility planning in a time when affordability and efficiency are key decision drivers.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that Putrajaya has agreed to defer toll rate increases on 10 highways, which had been scheduled to take effect this year. The highways involved include the Senai-Desaru Expressway, East Coast Expressway 2, South Klang Valley Expressway, Butterworth Outer Ring Road, and the Kuala Lumpur-Putrajaya Expressway.

In addition, Malaysians will benefit from a lower RON95 price of RM1.99 per litre due to the planned targeting of fuel subsidies. Anwar, who also serves as the Finance Minister, confirmed that the government remains committed to the RON95 petrol targeted subsidy plan, with details to be announced by the end of September 2025.