Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz stated that the implementation of targeted subsidies in Malaysia will be phased to avoid sharp inflation increases and safeguard economic growth. Measures include minimal price adjustments, such as raising the chicken price ceiling by 50 sen per kilogram while offering cash aid to B40 households. Testing for a targeted petrol subsidy mechanism is underway, requiring 3–6 months before nationwide rollout, balancing urban and rural needs.