BUDI95 Subsidy Safe Despite Traffic Fines, Anthony Loke Clarifies

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Transport Minister Anthony Loke has sought to clarify confusion over Malaysia’s BUDI95 fuel subsidy programme, denying reports that unpaid traffic summons would automatically disqualify drivers from receiving the benefit.

Loke said some media reports had been “misleading” in suggesting that drivers with blacklisted licences would lose access to the subsidised RON95 petrol programme.

The blacklisting of driving licences and BUDI95 fuel subsidy eligibility are two completely different, independently operating mechanisms, he noted.

They are not the same, and there is no direct, automatic link between them.

The clarification follows reports that drivers with outstanding traffic fines would be excluded from the fuel subsidy scheme, raising concerns among motorists on social media.

BUDI95 Eligibility Requirements Remain Unchanged

Under the current policy, eligibility for BUDI95 requires applicants to meet basic conditions: they must have a MyKad to verify citizenship and hold a valid driving licence.

A “valid driving licence” means one that is still within its validity period, or has expired for no more than three years, he added.

The BUDI95 programme provides subsidised fuel to eligible Malaysian drivers as part of the government’s targeted subsidy initiative.

It is to ensure fuel subsidies reach those who need them most while reducing overall government expenditure.

Loke also urged the public to rely on official information from the Transport Ministry rather than on unverified online reports.

Citizens Pump Up Pressure For Tougher Stance

Social media users had mixed reactions to the clarification.

Some expressed relief while others questioned why the government didn’t take a tougher stance on traffic offenders.

“Honestly, I have no issue with the implementation of the BUDI95 blacklisting exercise for those who do not pay their summons,” wrote one user.

Another suggested the government should enforce such a policy, saying, “Why not enforce it? Don’t pay, not eligible for subsidy. Power move.”

READ MORE: No Daily Refuelling Limit For RON95 Subsidy, Just 300L Monthly Cap

Parts of this story have been sourced from Berita Harian.

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