Public discontent is growing over rising living costs and accusations that he failed to deliver promised reforms.

Protesters in the Malaysian capital carried placards saying "Turun Anwar" - "step down Anwar" in Malay - while police kept a close eye.

Malaysia will lower prices of the country’s most popular petrol for its citizens, and also give cash handouts to help people deal with the cost of living, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said.

Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced new measures on Wednesday to address growing public disquiet about the rising cost of living, including a cash handout for all adult citizens and a promise to lower fuel prices.

The risk of higher United States (US) tariffs on Malaysia as the Aug 1 deadline draws near is likely to weigh on Bursa Malaysia from Monday (July 28).

Thousands of Malaysians rallied in the nation’s capital demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim over alleged unfulfilled promises and recent controversies surrounding his administration.

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Wednesday announced new measures to address growing public disquiet about the rising cost of living, including a cash handout for all adult citizens and a promise to lower fuel prices.