RON95 subsidy for all Malaysians—up to 300 litres per month @RM1.99
Became headlines, media reported Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today announced that the targeted subsidy for RON95 petrol will cover all Malaysians, removing the previously discussed income-based categories.
Anwar said the only requirements to qualify for subsidised RON95 fuel are a valid MyKad with an active chip and a valid Malaysian driving licence.
“We have decided to set the price of RON95 petrol from the current RM2.05 per litre to RM1.99 per litre starting September 30, 2025.
“This benefit is a gesture of appreciation, inspired by the spirit of Independence Day and Malaysia Day, as a token of gratitude to all Malaysians,” he said in his speech addressing the Prime Minister’s Department staff at the monthly assembly, as quoted by Malay Mail.
Anwar stressed that non-citizens and large companies will not be eligible for the subsidy and will instead have to pay the unsubsidised price of around RM2.60 per litre.
300 litres per month
Anwar said each eligible Malaysian will qualify for 300 litres of subsidised fuel per month.
“We set it at 300 litres because, on average, it’s about 150, mostly 200. At most 250. None go beyond 300,” Anwar explained.
“Unless the first wife is in Gombak and the second wife is in Seremban. That kind of back-and-forth maybe, but not many people,” he added in jest.
Anwar said, however, that those in the e-hailing sector will be exempted from the limit, with registration to be announced by the Finance Ministry later.
How it works
According to him, the process of accessing the subsidised price has been designed to be straightforward and familiar for users.
Dubbed Budi95, no registration is required for the mechanism, similar to the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah or SARA.
All Malaysians will be required to verify their MyKad before making payment, with MyKad readers to be installed at fuel pumps and inside convenience stores to ease congestion.
Based on data from the Road Transport Department (JPJ) and the National Registration Department (JPN), it is estimated that more than 16 million people will benefit from Budi95.
“I hope Malaysians can be a little patient, don’t all rush in on the 30th. You can do it on October 2, or even October 4 — just wait a little. I want to avoid too many people at the same time,” he said.
For Malaysians who prefer digital solutions, Anwar said options such as Touch ‘n Go eWallet and petrol company apps like Setel will also be available so that drivers will not need to present their MyKad for every transaction.
Step-by-step rollout
As a gesture of recognition ahead of the official roll-out, Anwar said police and military personnel will begin enjoying the RM1.99 per litre price from Saturday, September 27, 2025.
This will be followed by Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) recipients from the B40 group, who will be able to access the same price starting Sunday, September 28, 2025.
He said the staggered implementation was to give the public time to familiarise themselves with the new system before the official nationwide launch on September 30.
The Finance Ministry is expected to provide further details on the RON95 subsidy targeting mechanism soon, said Malay Mail.
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