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Malaysia Sets RM1.99 RON95 for Citizens Under New BUDI95 Scheme Starting Sept. 30

Access hinges on MyKad checks with a 300‑litre monthly limit, with foreigners paying a market rate of about RM2.60.

Overview

  • Police and armed forces personnel get access on Sept. 27, Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah recipients on Sept. 28, with the wider rollout on Sept. 30.
  • All Malaysian citizens with a valid driving licence qualify and can verify eligibility via MyKad at the counter or pump, or through fuel company apps.
  • The subsidy is capped at 300 litres per person each month, with exceptions planned for registered ride‑hailing drivers.
  • Non‑citizens are charged roughly RM2.60 for RON95, and foreign‑registered vehicles remain barred from buying RON95 even if the driver has a MyKad.
  • The government says any savings will be redirected to education, health and infrastructure, while the shift from earlier income‑targeted plans has prompted questions about fiscal impact.