The government’s temporary Budi95 quota adjustment, while keeping subsidised RON95 at RM1.99, is seen as a necessary step to manage economic pressures and strengthen national resilience.
KUALA LUMPUR: The government’s decision to temporarily adjust the Budi MADANI RON95 quota while maintaining the subsidised price at RM1.99 per litre is viewed as a strategic policy recalibration. This move reflects global economic realities and rising living costs following the West Asia conflict.
Members of the public said the revised monthly fuel quota from 300 litres to 200 litres, alongside the retained price, still offers relief in managing daily expenses. Many acknowledged it as a necessary interim measure amid economic uncertainty.
In Kedah, p-hailing rider Muhammad Irfan Zhafir Ahmad welcomed the decision to retain the subsidised RON95 price. He expressed confidence the government had considered public welfare before finalising the policy.
“Moreover, it is only temporary,” he said. “If the current conflict improves, the government may restore the original BUDI95 quota.”
Civil servant Isma Ismail said the maintained subsidised price would help ease the financial burdens of the people. He travels daily by motorcycle from Alor Setar to work in Padang Terap.
“The government’s decision also underscores its commitment to shielding the public from rising living costs amid global uncertainty,” he said.
In Terengganu, journalist Azlan Adli described the adjustment as unavoidable given the situation in West Asia. He said his monthly fuel use exceeds 300 litres due to work and family travel.
“I may consider taking a bus instead to save petrol,” he said.
In Perak, Kampar MP Chong Zhemin stressed the temporary adjustment does not amount to subsidy removal. He said it is an effort to make the mechanism more targeted.
He said the government must ensure limited resources are directed to those who genuinely need them amid volatile global oil prices. This is while curbing leakages and misuse.
“Based on the government’s explanation, most people will not be affected,” he said in a statement. “This shows the policy is not about reducing public welfare but addressing long-standing weaknesses.”
