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Malaysia Sets RM1.99 Citizen‑Only RON95 From Sept. 30 With MyKad Checks

Officials promise tight verification plus daily‑use controls to prevent abuse.

Overview

  • Malaysians with valid driving licences can access the RM1.99 price via MyKad at pumps or through e‑KYC in fuel apps, with a 300‑litre monthly cap that verified e‑hailing and p‑hailing drivers can exceed.
  • Non‑citizens will pay about RM2.60 for RON95, and foreign‑registered vehicles remain limited to RON97 even if the driver holds a MyKad.
  • The government will limit subsidised refuelling to once per day and deploy monitoring tools to flag suspicious patterns and validate higher quotas with e‑hailing platforms.
  • Damaged MyKad chips can be replaced free from Sept 23 to Oct 7, and JPJ will extend operating hours from Sept 27 to Oct 26 to support licence renewals needed for eligibility.
  • Petrol dealers warn eligibility checks add steps and say readiness will vary across stations, while early access starts Sept 27 for police and army and Sept 28 for STR recipients.