When netizens and media outlets disect Anwar's 'pung pang' announcements
“When petrol drops by 6 sen, the rakyat saves RM2.40. But the billionaire with 200 lorries saves hundreds daily. Fuel subsidies don’t help abang Grab or kakak nurse the most – they benefit the guy with 4 Hilux, 2 Alphard, and a logistics fleet named after his wife.” This is one of the tons of comments on Anwar Ibrahim’s announcement on RON95 and the RM100 one-time-cash to all Malaysians.
As for some media outlets, it was all about the ridiculousness. Some posted a series of posters on X. One of them prominently showing that the Rakyat will not buy more ‘airconds’ with the ‘low’ TNB tariffs. See photo:
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Billionaires Laugh, Rakyat Claps:
“Terima Kasih 6 Sen & RM100” Edition
Welcome to Malaysia 2025, where the rakyat is told to be grateful for RM100 and 6 sen off petrol, while the billionaires literally profit more in a nap than you do in a year.
See the video on the pung pang announcement according to a prominent news site:
What’s your take?
Several federal ministers today thanked Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for making a special announcement on a series of new government measures that will benefit Malaysians, including a one-off RM100 for all Malaysian adults and reduced RON95 petrol price.
