TNS NEWS • ECONOMY & ANALYSIS Malaysia Resilient but Reform Cannot Wait, Says Economist Prof Geoffrey Williams

With oil prices above US$100 costing RM4 billion a month in RON95 subsidies, Williams says behavioural change is urgently needed and that Malaysia can emerge stronger if today’s challenges become a catalyst for reform. By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 – Malaysia’s economy is under pressure from an oil price shock,…

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Fuel Price Hike Raises Questions Over Policy Consistency, Says Economist

By TNS News Team KUALA LUMPUR, 12 March 2026 — The government’s decision to sharply increase retail fuel prices has raised concerns over policy clarity and communication, with economist Prof. Geoffrey Williams describing the move as “surprising” given recent official assurances that Malaysia remained insulated from global oil shocks. On Wednesday, the government announced that…

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