Well, if you're talking about politics, it is never transparent. You either catch them in the act or let them go about their business as long as it does not bother you about it. The rakyat does not really band together unless somebody goes too far, sometimes too late.
Expect more petrol price hikes in the near future. The end result is quite predictable since it has happened in the other ASEAN countries. Rise in oil prices will trigger a rise in all aspects of society. And I'm not kidding when I say "All".
Even goods and services indirectly affected by oil will go up since oil is the lifeblood of an especially industrialized nation.
Unless alternatives can be found to offset the addiction to petrol can the nation breathe a sigh of relief, briefly.