00:00Social media is abuzz with praise for the Anwar Ibrahim-led government
00:04following the Prime Minister's announcement of several initiatives to cushion the rising cost of living,
00:10including a RM100 cash aid for adult Malaysians and a reduction in the price of Ron95 fuel.
00:16One netizen in a Facebook comment thanked the Prime Minister for understanding the struggles and burdens
00:21faced by the people in their daily lives.
00:25Another netizen said the announcement was smart in both strategy and timing,
00:29suggesting it might reduce turnout at the opposition-led rally scheduled for July 26,
00:34which is calling for Anwar's resignation.
00:37A different Facebook user echoed similar sentiments,
00:40saying the assistance is especially meaningful during these challenging global economic times.
00:46One Facebook user said the government was effectively returning taxpayers' money,
00:50but in a way that directly benefits the lower-income group.
00:53One netizen welcomed the decision to proceed with the targeted Ron95 subsidies,
00:58saying it would not only help ordinary Malaysians save money,
01:02but also prevent excessive subsidies from being given out blindly.
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