[RON95 Fuel Subsidy Scheme] Affluent Groups Also Benefit, Non-Citizens and Large Enterprises RM2.60

(Kuala Lumpur, 22nd) Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar announced that, starting from September 30, under the Madani RON95 Fuel Subsidy Scheme (BUDI95), the price of RON95 fuel will be reduced from the current RM2.05 per liter to RM1.99 per liter. All citizens holding a valid driving license can purchase RON95 fuel at RM1.99 per liter, with a monthly maximum entitlement of 300 liters per person.
"As for non-citizens and large enterprises, they will purchase RON95 fuel at around RM2.60 per liter."
The Prime Minister further explained, when elaborating on the monthly maximum subsidy of 300 liters, that currently, the average person uses about 150 liters of fuel, most people about 200 liters, and at most 250 liters.
He announced this measure at the monthly assembly at the Prime Minister's Department today, stating that, according to Road Transport Department and National Registration Department data, it is estimated that over 16 million people will benefit from this measure.
"If anyone asks why even the affluent groups also benefit from this measure, it is because it is a form of government recognition of the citizens."
He said that this subsidy does not discriminate by income, just like the Compassionate Basic Aid (SARA), which requires no registration. You only need to use your MyKad to enjoy the subsidized price, with just an additional MyKad verification step.
He added that those who pay using apps such as Touch ’n Go and Setel do not need to show their MyKad.
"For those familiar with digital operations, you can choose to use Touch ’n Go or the petroleum companies’ apps, such as Petronas’ Setel, without having to use the MyKad for every transaction."
He said that card readers for MyKad are available both inside the fuel stations and at the pumps to reduce the risk of congestion.
The Prime Minister said that this measure will be implemented in stages: on September 27, holders of police and military IDs will have priority access to the RM1.99 fuel price as a gesture of appreciation to them.
He said that on September 28, it will be opened to the B40 low-income group and M40 group who are beneficiaries of the Compassionate Aid (STR), and then from September 30, it will be fully opened to all Malaysian citizens.

In addition, the Prime Minister stated that e-hailing drivers are not subject to the monthly 300-liter subsidized fuel limit and can apply for a higher quota.
The Prime Minister also reminded citizens to check that their MyKad’s chip is functioning correctly and to ensure the validity of their driving license. He also urged people not to rush en masse to petrol stations when the fuel subsidy is implemented.
He also jokingly told civil servants not to sneak out to refuel on the 30th.
He said the country’s fuel prices are still lower than other countries, giving the example that in Saudi Arabia it is RM2.61 per liter, Indonesia RM3.22 per liter, the Philippines RM4.22 per liter, Thailand RM5.68 per liter, and Singapore RM9.02 per liter.
He said that although the price for non-citizens will rise, the price for citizens for RON95 will decrease, and the government will certainly use various measures to give back to the people, including responding to the Sabah floods. This disaster caused severe damage, including to Gaya Teachers’ Institute, slopes, clinics, and schools, all requiring reconstruction.
“This is a new burden, and we must make good use of this funding to help people affected by disasters. Our focus remains on education, healthcare, and basic infrastructure.”
He gave an example: the targeted diesel subsidy enables the government to distribute RM100 Compassionate Basic Aid (SARA) to the people.
“Even though it’s only RM100, the government must bear RM2 billion; these measures are all made possible by the earlier implementation of targeted diesel subsidies, giving back to the people.”
Anwar hopes that the people can accept the government’s bold targeted subsidy measures for the sake of national interest and development.