Malaysia's subsidized fuel program generated RM3.7 million in sales by noon on Tuesday as citizens purchased RON95 petrol at RM1.99 per liter. Military personnel and police officers totaling more than 90,000 people accessed the Budi95 initiative during its first day. Finance Minister II Datuk Amir Hamzah Azizan confirmed that over 300,000 eligible security force members qualify for the program. The government expanded access to five million Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah recipients on Tuesday.
Officials recorded more than 200,000 STR participants using the subsidy system by midday. The nationwide rollout will serve 16 million Malaysians with valid identification cards and driving licenses on Sept. 30. Amir Hamzah reported smooth operations across petrol stations, but acknowledged minor technical problems with inactive licenses and unreadable identity cards. Government agencies will provide additional support to resolve verification issues.
Officials recorded more than 200,000 STR participants using the subsidy system by midday. The nationwide rollout will serve 16 million Malaysians with valid identification cards and driving licenses on Sept. 30. Amir Hamzah reported smooth operations across petrol stations, but acknowledged minor technical problems with inactive licenses and unreadable identity cards. Government agencies will provide additional support to resolve verification issues.
