Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil will propose a special RON95 petrol quota for media practitioners at next week’s National Economic Action Council meeting.
KUALA LUMPUR: Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil is ready to bring a proposal for a special RON95 petrol quota exemption for registered media practitioners to next Tuesday’s National Economic Action Council (MTEN) meeting.
He said the proposal aims to allow media practitioners to keep receiving a monthly quota of 300 litres under the Budi MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) programme. This quota was temporarily adjusted to a 200-litre limit.
“I have taken note of this and will raise it at next Tuesday’s MTEN meeting,” he told reporters after launching a health campaign at IWK Eco Park.
The Gabungan Kelab Media Malaysia (GKMM) had urged the government to grant media practitioners a special exemption. They stressed the temporary adjustment has created major challenges for reporters, photographers and videographers in the field.
Fahmi, who also serves as the MADANI Government’s spokesperson, announced a separate initiative for journalists. The weekly media briefing after Cabinet meetings will switch to a hybrid format from next Wednesday.
“I am taking the initiative to hold the weekly press briefing in a hybrid format,” he said. This format will allow reporters in Putrajaya to attend in person, while those in Kuala Lumpur can join remotely and ask questions online.
