Beh Lih Yi & Chan Kok Leong

Abdullah, whose ruling coalition is still recovering from a severe setback in the last election, believes the people will understand the government's decision to increase fuel prices. [VIDEO INSIDE]

It's a double whammy for Malaysians today - the electricity tariffs rise will affect about 41 percent of households in the country.

breaking news updated 9.22pm The government announces petrol price will go up by 78 sen at midnight - a 41 percent jump from RM1.92 per litre to RM2.70. [VIDEO INSIDE]