TAWAU, Sept 27 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has once again reminded Malaysians to replace their damaged MyKads at the National Registration Department (JPN) to enable them to enjoy the petrol subsidy under the BUDI Madani RON95 (BUDI95) programme.
He said the government is offering free replacement of damaged MyKad chips at all JPN offices and counters throughout Malaysia until October 7 to ensure that no citizen is left out of receiving the subsidy benefits.
"Previously, we did not need to bring MyKad to buy petrol, but on the 30th of this month, we need to use MyKad to fill up petrol. This distinguishes whether a person is a Malaysian or not," he said during a Keadilan Gathering Programme in conjunction with 27 years of reforms at Dewan Terbuka Awam Merotai Besar last night.
Previously, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced the implementation of a targeted subsidised fuel system to enable the people to enjoy RON95 petrol at a price of RM1.99 per litre, compared to the current market price of RM2.05 per litre.
This implementation will be carried out in stages, namely on September 27 for military and police personnel, September 28 for recipients of the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) who belong to the B40 group, and September 30 for the general public.
Meanwhile, Saifuddin said the security of Sabah has always been a priority for the government and the country.
He added that peace and order do not happen by themselves or come about by chance, but rather occur because the country's leadership fulfils its responsibilities.
