PUTRAJAYA, July 1 — More than 30,000 consumers have applied for and received approval for an additional BUDI Diesel quota from 200 litres to 300 litres as of yesterday to meet the needs of those who use diesel in higher quantities.
Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said the facility was introduced in response to feedback from small traders, hawkers, and service providers in rural areas who require diesel beyond their original quota.
The improvement was among several initiatives implemented by the government to facilitate the rollout of BUDI Diesel, which began expanding nationwide today.
"As of yesterday, more than 30,000 people have applied for and received approval in the application provided," he told the media after reviewing the implementation of BUDI Diesel at a petrol station today.
Amir added that the government also allows the transfer of quota to immediate family members in cases such as vehicles used by parents but registered in the child's name.
Until yesterday, more than 1,000 applications for quota exchange to immediate family members had been received.
In a statement yesterday, the Finance Ministry (MOF) said the Road Transport Department (JPJ) will implement a fee exemption for diesel vehicle ownership transfers for three months starting July 1, 2026, which currently incurs a fee of up to RM100.
To facilitate matters, JPJ counters will be open on weekends from July 4 to July 31, from 8am to 5pm at all state JPJ offices and state UTC JPJ offices.
The MOF also provides a mechanism to transfer BUDI Diesel eligibility to vehicles used by immediate family members other than the registered owner.
Through this mechanism, the original recipient of BUDI Diesel can transfer the function of purchasing subsidised diesel to an immediate family member, namely a spouse, parent, child, or sibling, subject to the set conditions and verification.
This transfer is allowed only once and to one recipient. After approval, the recipient can use their own MyKad to purchase subsidised diesel using the original owner's BUDI Diesel eligibility.
In a similar development, Amir said the price of BUDI Diesel has been reduced to RM2.10 per litre starting today, compared to RM2.15 per litre previously, as a result of savings from reduced diesel subsidy leakage.
The implementation of BUDI Diesel in Peninsular Malaysia, with early access since Saturday (June 27), has been going smoothly, with almost 80,000 users taking advantage of the facility, while more than 700,000 users are expected to be eligible to participate in the programme nationwide.
He noted that the government will continue to improve the implementation of BUDI Diesel from time to time to ensure that the process of its use is easier and smoother.
Owners of private diesel vehicles can check their eligibility status, monthly eligibility limits and more information at www.budimadani.gov.my.
