Malaysia's government reported that more than 13 million citizens collectively saved 800 million ringgit during the initial month of its Budi Madani Ron95 fuel subsidy initiative. The Finance Ministry stated that 16.55 million people received approval to purchase Ron95 gasoline at 1.99 ringgit per liter, surpassing the original target of 15 million beneficiaries. Through the end of October, participating motorists spent 2.66 billion ringgit on subsidized fuel transactions.
Finance Minister II Amir Hamzah Azizan noted the program successfully delivers assistance without bureaucratic complications while allowing authorities to redirect savings toward infrastructure projects and social services. Private vehicle operators used an average of 98.2 liters monthly, far below the 300-liter cap, with just seven-tenths of one percent reaching their allocation limits. Full-time ride-hailing drivers received doubled allowances of 600 liters per month, helping nearly 58,000 workers. Additional recipients included over 23,000 fishing operators and boat owners lacking driver permits, particularly in the Sabah and Sarawak regions.
Officials identified suspicious consumption patterns, such as individuals depleting entire monthly quotas rapidly and making repeated purchases at border-area stations. Authorities plan enhanced oversight to prevent abuse and may pursue enforcement under the Control of Supplies Act 1961.
Finance Minister II Amir Hamzah Azizan noted the program successfully delivers assistance without bureaucratic complications while allowing authorities to redirect savings toward infrastructure projects and social services. Private vehicle operators used an average of 98.2 liters monthly, far below the 300-liter cap, with just seven-tenths of one percent reaching their allocation limits. Full-time ride-hailing drivers received doubled allowances of 600 liters per month, helping nearly 58,000 workers. Additional recipients included over 23,000 fishing operators and boat owners lacking driver permits, particularly in the Sabah and Sarawak regions.
Officials identified suspicious consumption patterns, such as individuals depleting entire monthly quotas rapidly and making repeated purchases at border-area stations. Authorities plan enhanced oversight to prevent abuse and may pursue enforcement under the Control of Supplies Act 1961.
