Starting Sept 30, Malaysians can enjoy RON95 petrol at just RM1.99 per litre under the government’s new BUDI95 targeted subsidy programme, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced.
The programme will allow every Malaysian aged 16 and above with a valid driving licence to purchase up to 300 litres of subsidised RON95 per month simply by using their MyKad at the pump, counter, or participating station apps like Setel and CaltexGo.
“This is a privilege exclusively for Malaysians. All citizens will automatically enjoy this benefit without registration,” Anwar said in a Bernama report.
The phased rollout begins Sept 27 with police and military personnel, followed by Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) recipients on Sept 28, before going nationwide on Sept 30.
Ride-hailing drivers may apply for additional allocations beyond the 300-litre cap, while non-citizens will pay market rates, currently around RM2.60 per litre.
Anwar emphasised that this initiative is part of the government’s efforts to better target subsidies and reinvest savings back into the people.
“These savings will go towards healthcare, education, and rebuilding key infrastructure, including schools and clinics damaged in the recent Sabah floods,” he said during a monthly assembly at the Prime Minister’s Department.
The Prime Minister added that past savings from targeted diesel subsidies have already funded the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) cash aid, which provided RM100 to eligible Malaysians.
“This is a bold step for the long-term benefit of the nation. We want the people to feel real impact, not just cheaper fuel, but better schools, clinics, and roads,” Anwar said, urging Malaysians to support the initiative.
The Ministry of Finance will share more technical details in the coming weeks and has advised the public to refer only to official channels for accurate updates.
