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Malaysia has restored and expanded fuel quotas under the BUDI MADANI subsidy programme, increasing RON95 petrol assistance from 200 to 300 litres and diesel from 300 to 400 litres. The move brings relief to commuters and businesses facing rising living expenses.
Owners of pickup trucks and SUVs in Malaysia are being urged to apply through the BUDI MADANI portal for an additional 100 litres of subsidised diesel per month, effective September 1, raising their monthly entitlement from 300 to 400 litres.
The Malaysian government has restored the monthly RON95 subsidy quota to 300 litres per person, up from 200 litres, providing relief to over 16 million households and easing transportation expenses for low and middle-income earners.
Malaysia's BUDI MADANI Diesel initiative has successfully reduced fuel subsidy exploitation through purchase limits and coordinated enforcement, with police arresting 11 individuals and seizing RM2.09 million in the first seven months of 2024.