PUTRAJAYA, Oct 7 — The government today announced the expansion of eligibility under the BUDI Madani RON95 (BUDI95) targeted subsidy to three new groups, benefitting over 31,000 more people nationwide.
In a statement, the Finance Ministry (MOF) said the expansion covers nearly 18,000 fishermen registered with the Malaysian Fisheries Development Authority (LKIM), around 4,300 private boat owners registered with the Sabah Ports and Harbours Department, and about 9,700 new driving licence holders recorded by the Road Transport Department (JPJ).
“With this expansion, they are now among over 16 million Malaysians enjoying the subsidised RON95 fuel price of RM1.99 per litre, instead of RM2.60 per litre without subsidy,” the ministry said.
The government is finalising additional data involving unlicensed boat users in other states, particularly Sabah and Sarawak, the MOF added.
It also said discussions between the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) and e-hailing operators are underway to implement an increase in the monthly fuel ceiling of 300 litres for full-time e-hailing drivers.
The measure aims to ensure the livelihoods of full-time e-hailing drivers are not affected by the targeted subsidy scheme.
“The Madani government is committed to ensuring this targeted subsidy programme is implemented efficiently and transparently, and continues to deliver direct benefits to the people,” the ministry said.
It assured that it will continue to monitor the implementation of BUDI95 along with relevant agencies and make periodic improvements.
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