JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 30 — The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) will increase monitoring at petrol stations near the Malaysia-Singapore border to prevent foreign vehicles from misusing the new RON95 targeted subsidy system.
Johor KPDN director Lilis Saslinda Pornoma said there will be no compromise, as foreign-registered vehicles are strictly prohibited from purchasing RON95 petrol.
“We believe that neighbouring countries are also aware of the Malaysian government’s firm stance on this matter,” she told reporters after reviewing the implementation of the Budi95 scheme at a petrol station here today.
“The ban is clear, and it is also the responsibility of petrol station operators to ensure that only vehicles registered in Malaysia enjoy the RON95 subsidy at RM1.99 per litre. Foreign vehicles must opt for the more expensive RON97.”
The Budi95 initiative, which launched today, allows eligible Malaysians to purchase RON95 petrol at the subsidised price of RM1.99 per litre (down from RM2.05), with a monthly allocation of 300 litres per individual.
Lilis Saslinda also clarified that if the digital verification system is disrupted, users can still fill up manually at the petrol station counter, with the operator making a confirmation later.
She added that a special platform has been created for the public to report any suspected fuel subsidy abuse.
Separately, Lilis Saslinda reminded owners of public transport and goods vehicles to immediately register with the MySubsidi Petrol Kenderaan Pengangkutan Darat (MySPPKS) system to enjoy their respective subsidies.
To assist with this, Johor KPDN will hold a “Consumer Meeting Day” from October 1 to 7.
“We will assist taxi, rental car, and goods transport operators who have not yet registered. If they are unsure or have problems filling out the online form, they can come directly to the Johor KPDN office for help,” she said. – Malay Mail
