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Amid a US–Iran war-driven global energy crisis and rising fuel costs, households are facing mounting financial pressure, turning everyday spending into strict efforts to stretch every ringgit. Photo: Edited via Canva

As global oil prices surge and fiscal pressures intensify, Malaysia has rolled out new austerity measures to strengthen its financial position.

The government has been urged to adopt a multi-dimensional household income classification system to ensure that the proposed review of petrol subsidies for high-income earners is implemented more transparently and accurately. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Bernama FILE PIX

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FILE PIX: People wave national flags during the country's National Day celebration parade in Kuala Lumpur on Aug 31, 2022. (Photo by Mohd RASFAN / AFP)

FILE PIX: Members of the Malaysian 10th paratrooper brigade march during the country's National Day celebration parade in Kuala Lumpur on Aug 31, 2022. (Photo by Mohd RASFAN / AFP)

The Tengku Mahkota of Pahang Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah Al-Sultan Abdullah has reiterated his call for careful consideration and fair treatment for the state, reaffirming that such treatment must be accorded by the federal government. Photo: Facebook/Kesultanan Pahang

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today stressed that adjustments to operating expenditure will not affect critical sectors such as healthcare and education. Photo by Bernama

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This aerial file photo taken on March 23, 2008 shows a vessel (bottom) sailing past ships anchored along the coast of Singapore at the mouth of the Strait of Malacca. AFP FILE PIX