Malaysia's Anwar unveils $500m in aid to address cost-of-living concerns

Every adult to receive 100 ringgit; government also announces lower gas prices

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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announces cash handouts and other measures in a televised speech on July 23. (Prime Minister's Office of Malaysia)

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KUALA LUMPUR -- The Malaysian government has unveiled a slew of relief measures, including 2 billion ringgit ($500 million) in cash assistance for all adults and lower fuel prices to address cost-of-living worries.

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