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1 day ago

Restrictions on buying RON95 using foreign credit and debit cards at petrol pumps begin today KUALA LUMPUR: Enforcement of restrictions on the purchase of RON95 petrol using foreign credit and debit cards at self-service petrol pump terminals will be implemented in stages nationwide starting today. The latest move is part of the government’s efforts to strengthen the fuel subsidy mechanism in Malaysia following the global energy crisis. A survey in several states, especially those bordering neighboring countries, found that the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) is actively implementing enforcement and monitoring operations at petrol stations. Apart from monitoring operations, petrol station operators are also seen to be prepared and comply with […]

Restrictions on buying RON95 using foreign credit and debit cards at petrol pumps begin today #RON95 #PetrolRestrictions #FuelSubsidy #Malaysia #EnergyCrisis

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2 days ago

Not petrol: Malaysians’ biggest fear right now is food prices according to recent survey - SoyaCincau Food prices, not fuel, are Malaysians’ biggest concern during the oil crisis. Survey shows consumers cutting spending and steering clear of debt.

Not petrol: Malaysians’ biggest fear right now is food prices according to recent survey #budi95 #foodprices #fuelprices #malaysia #news #petrolprice #rakuteninsight #ron95 #survey

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2 days ago

Petrol Shock: Why Malaysia Reduced RON95 Subsidy to 200L (And What It Means For You)
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2 days ago

Malaysia Might Be Saying Goodbye to Cheap Petrol Soon…
www.kakiforex.com/2026/04/mala... #RON95 #MalaysiaCostOfLiving #FuelPrice #GXBank #FinancialFreedom #MoneyTips #MalaysiaFinance #TrendingNow

Lowyat.NET

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3 days ago

CCTVs To Be Installed At High-Risk Petrol Stations To Curb RON95 Leakages KPDN will implement CCTVs at high-risk petrol stations to prevent misappropriation of subsidised RON95 petrol.

CCTVs To Be Installed At High-Risk Petrol Stations To Curb RON95 Leakages #kpdn #news #ron95 #transportation

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3 days ago

KPDN to install CCTVs at high-risk petrol stations to curb RON95 leakages PUTRAJAYA (March 30): The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) will implement the installation of closed-circuit television (CCTV) at petrol stations identified as high-risk areas for the misappropriation of subsidised RON95 petrol. KPDN Enforcement director-general Datuk Azman Adam said the initiative was aimed at enabling more effective monitoring, as footage would be channelled directly to the KPDN enforcement control centre and state offices. He said the pilot phase of the CCTV installation was being carried out in stages in collaboration with industry players, particularly in areas identified as ‘hotspots’, including states bordering neighbouring countries. “God willing, this […]

KPDN to install CCTVs at high-risk petrol stations to curb RON95 leakages #KPDN #RON95 #CCTV #PetrolStations #SubsidyMonitoring

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1 week ago

Subsidies Under RON95, BUDI Diesel Hit RM4 Bln Monthly – MOF PUTRAJAYA, March 26 (Bernama) — The government is bearing petrol and diesel subsidies estimated at up to RM4 billion a month under the implementation of the BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) and BUDI Diesel programmes, following the rise in global crude oil prices. The Ministry of Finance (MOF) said in a statement today that the prolonged conflict in West Asia has exerted pressure on global energy markets, with crude oil prices now exceeding US$100 per barrel, significantly increasing the country’s subsidy burden. Subsidies for RON95 and diesel for January 2026 amounted to about RM0.7 billion. “With the MADANI government’s decision to […]

Subsidies Under RON95, BUDI Diesel Hit RM4 Bln Monthly – MOF #Subsidies #RON95 #BUDIDiesel #PetrolPrices #DieselPrices

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1 week ago

BUDI95 Monthly Quota Temporarily Adjusted To 200 Litres Starting 1 April 2026 The government is reducing the monthly BUDI95 quota to 200 litres starting from 1 April due to the ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

BUDI95 Monthly Quota Temporarily Adjusted To 200 Litres Starting 1 April 2026 #budi95 #news #ron95

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1 week ago

BUDI95 reduced to 200L per month starting 1 April. Are you affected? If you spend more than RM398 per month on BUDI95, be prepared to pay more for unsubsidised RON95 petrol. 800L monthly BUDI95 quota remains for eHailing drivers.

BUDI95 monthly quota reduced to 200L, eHailing drivers still retain 800L quota #anwaribrahim #budi95 #cars #diesel #news #petrol #ron95 #ron95petrol #subsidisedron95

Lowyat.NET

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1 week ago

Govt Reportedly Revising BUDI95 Quota; May Be Reduced To 200 Litres The government is reportedly planning to reduce the monthly quota under the BUDI95 programme to 200 litres.

Govt Reportedly Revising BUDI95 Quota; May Be Reduced To 200 Litres #budi95 #news #ron95

kakishopee

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2 weeks ago

Why You’re Paying RM1.99 for Petrol… When It Actually Costs RM3.27
www.kakiforex.com/2026/03/why-... #Malaysia #RON95 #MinyakNaik #EkonomiMalaysia #CostOfLiving #DuitRaya #ShopeePay #TrendingNow

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2 weeks ago

Malaysia Spends RM2 Billion Monthly to Keep RON95 Petrol at RM1.99 Amid Rising Global Oil Prices KOTA KINABALU – The Malaysian government is spending billions of ringgit each month to maintain the price of RON95 petrol at RM1.99 per litre, despite soaring global crude oil prices driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the government currently allocates about RM2 billion per month in subsidies …

Malaysia Spends RM2 Billion Monthly to Keep RON95 Petrol at RM1.99 Amid Rising Global Oil Prices #Malaysia #RON95 #PetrolPrices #FuelSubsidy #GlobalOilPrices

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2 weeks ago

Government allocates RM2 billion per month to maintain RON95 at RM1.99 – PM KOTA KINABALU: The government has allocated a subsidy of RM2 billion per month to maintain the price of RON95 petrol at RM1.99 per litre through the Budi MADANI RON95 initiative following the surge in world crude oil prices, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said the price maintenance was expected to involve a total subsidy of RM24 billion per year which the government had to bear to ensure that the people were not burdened due to the current increase in world oil prices. The Prime Minister said that apart from maintaining RON95 petrol at a level among the […]

Government allocates RM2 billion per month to maintain RON95 at RM1.99 – PM #RON95 #HargaMinyak #SubsidiPetrol #KewanganKerajaan #BudiMADANI

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2 weeks ago

KPDN to probe price, supply and RON95 subsidy complaints within 24 hours PUTRAJAYA (March 13): The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has assured that every complaint related to prices, supply, and the misappropriation of controlled goods, including RON95 petrol subsidy, will be investigated within 24 hours of receipt. KPDN director-general (Enforcement) Datuk Azman Adam said this commitment is to ensure that every issue affecting consumers can be addressed swiftly and effectively. For the record, he said the ministry received 46,815 complaints in 2024, compared with over 46,200 last year. “This number (of complaints) is actually quite high. Our commitment, specifically regarding issues related to price, supply, and misappropriation, […]

KPDN to probe price, supply and RON95 subsidy complaints within 24 hours #KPDN #ConsumerRights #PriceControl #RON95 #Subsidy

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3 weeks ago

KPDN Tightens RON95 Subsidy Enforcement Against Leakages Under BUDI95 KPDN says it is strengthening enforcement of the subsidised RON95 petrol programme under the BUDI95 initiative.

KPDN Tightens RON95 Subsidy Enforcement Against Leakages Under BUDI95 #automotive #budi95 #kpdn #ron95

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3 weeks ago

Govt Aims To Keep RON95 At RM1.99 Amid Rising Global Oil Prices The government will continue efforts to keep the price of RON95 petrol at RM1.99 per litre for Malaysians under the BUDI95 subsidy.

Govt Aims To Keep RON95 At RM1.99 Amid Rising Global Oil Prices #budi95 #news #ron95

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4 weeks ago

Retail price of RON97 up 10 sen, diesel in Peninsular up 8 sen – MOF KUALA LUMPUR: The retail price of RON97 petrol has been increased by 10 sen to RM3.25 per litre for the period from March 5 to 11, following the increase in world oil prices. In a statement today, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) announced that the retail price of diesel in Peninsular Malaysia has increased by eight sen to RM3.12 per litre, while in Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan it remains at RM2.15 per litre. In addition, the price of RON95 petrol without subsidy was also increased by eight sen to RM2.67 per litre. The retail price of subsidized RON95 petrol under […]

Retail price of RON97 up 10 sen, diesel in Peninsular up 8 sen – MOF #PetrolPrice #RON97 #RON95 #DieselPrice #MalaysiaNews

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1 month ago

Diesel, RON97 and Unsubsidised RON95 Prices Rise by Five Sen from Feb 26, Subsidised Fuel Unchanged KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 — The government has announced a five sen increase in the retail price of diesel in Peninsular Malaysia to RM3.04 per litre for the period from Feb 26 to March 4, 2026, as part of its weekly fuel price revision. The Ministry of Finance Malaysia said RON97 petrol prices will also …

Diesel, RON97 and Unsubsidised RON95 Prices Rise by Five Sen from Feb 26, Subsidised Fuel Unchanged #HargaMinyak #Diesel #RON97 #RON95 #KualaLumpur

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1 month ago

BUDI95: MyKad is easy to access, 3.1 million transactions a day without interruption The BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) system processes an average of 3.1 million transactions per day without any interruption, with more than 14.6 million locals enjoying subsidized RON95 petrol prices as of February 11. Finance Minister II, Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan, said the high level of usage proved that the MyKad-based system was easily accessible, stable and well-received by the people without the need for additional applications. “As of February 11, more than 14.6 million people are enjoying subsidized RON95 petrol prices under BUDI95. This system processes an average of 3.1 million transactions a day without any disruptions,” he said […]

BUDI95: MyKad is easy to access, 3.1 million transactions a day without interruption #BUDI95 #MyKad #RON95 #subsidi #transaksi

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1 month ago

Anwar: BUDI95 Fuel Reform to Deliver RM2.5 Billion in Fiscal Savings KUALA LUMPUR — Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia’s targeted RON95 subsidy reform under the BUDI Madani (BUDI95) initiative is projected to generate at least RM2.5 billion in fiscal savings in 2026, reinforcing the government’s consolidation strategy. The projected savings, he noted, are contingent on global crude oil prices and currency movements, but stem primarily …

Anwar: BUDI95 Fuel Reform to Deliver RM2.5 Billion in Fiscal Savings #BUDI95 #AnwarIbrahim #RON95 #SubsidiMinyak #Reformasi

Lowyat.NET

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1 month ago

Govt May Block Foreign Credit Card Use For RON95 Purchase The The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living may ban the use of foreign credit cards for RON95 purchases.

Govt May Block Foreign Credit Card Use For RON95 Purchase #news #ron95

Asia News Today

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1 month ago

KPDN scrutinizes legislative amendments, closes loophole for manipulation of subsidized RON95 purchases KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) is examining several legislative amendments, including action against individuals who fill up or attempt to fill up RON95 petrol illegally, use someone else’s identity and any other fraudulent methods. Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said that currently, enforcement liability is more focused on licensees or operators of controlled goods premises. He said steps to strengthen the law needed to be taken to close the loophole for manipulation such as the use of fake registration numbers or tactics to deceive station operators. “It […]

KPDN scrutinizes legislative amendments, closes loophole for manipulation of subsidized RON95 purchases #KPDN #RON95 #FuelSubsidy #Legislation #CostOfLiving

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1 month ago

Retail diesel prices in Peninsular Malaysia rise by 4 sen, RON97 and RON95 remain unchanged KUALA LUMPUR: The retail price of diesel in the Peninsular Malaysia has increased by four sen to RM2.96 per litre, while in Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan the price will remain at RM2.15 per litre for the period from Feb 5 to 11. In a statement today, the Ministry of Finance also announced that the retail prices of RON97 and RON95 petrol will remain at RM3.10 and RM2.54 per litre respectively for the same period. Meanwhile, the price of subsidized RON95 petrol under the BUDI95 initiative also remains at RM1.99 per litre. “The government will continue to monitor global crude oil […]

Retail diesel prices in Peninsular Malaysia rise by 4 sen, RON97 and RON95 remain unchanged #DieselPrices #Malaysia #FuelPrices #RON95 #RON97

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2 months ago

Ban on purchase of RON95 for foreign vehicles: MPPN supports KPDN efforts, transparent measures KUALA LUMPUR: The efforts of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) to draft new regulations to enforce a specific ban on the purchase of RON95 petrol by foreign-registered vehicles at petrol stations is the right move. According to the Chairman of the National Consumer Advisory Council (MPPN), Mohd Khair Ngadiron, this is to ensure that the RON95 petrol subsidy is fully channeled to Malaysians and to prevent leakage and abuse by unqualified parties. “Enforcement is important so that government subsidies are truly utilized by Malaysians in line with the principles of social justice and consumer protection. […]

Ban on purchase of RON95 for foreign vehicles: MPPN supports KPDN efforts, transparent measures #RON95 #Subsidisyen #KPDN #PerlindunganPengguna #KualaLumpur

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2 months ago

Retail diesel prices in Peninsular Malaysia rise by 4 sen, RON97 and RON95 petrol remain unchanged KUALA LUMPUR: The retail price of diesel in Peninsular Malaysia has increased by four sen to RM2.92 per litre while the retail price of diesel in Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan remains at RM2.15 per litre for the period from Jan 29 to Feb 4. The Ministry of Finance in a statement today also announced that the retail prices of RON97 and RON95 petrol will remain at RM3.10 and RM2.54 per litre respectively for the same period. Meanwhile, the price of subsidized RON95 petrol under the BUDI95 initiative has also been maintained at RM1.99 per litre. “The government will continue to […]

Retail diesel prices in Peninsular Malaysia rise by 4 sen, RON97 and RON95 petrol remain unchanged #Malaysia #DieselPrices #FuelPrices #RON95 #RON97

Lowyat.NET

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2 months ago

Malaysia To Introduce New Rule Against Foreign Purchasers Of RON95 Starting April The Malaysian government recently said that it plans on introducing a new rule that will allow it to take legal action against foreign purchasers of our RON95 petrol. The new rule will be introduce…

Malaysia To Introduce New Rule Against Foreign Purchasers Of RON95 Starting April #news #ron95

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2 months ago

Viral video sparks probe into petrol station selling RON95 to foreign vehicle  ALOR SETAR, Jan 10 — The Kedah Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) office has confirmed that a case involving the filling of RON95 petrol into the tank of a...

Viral video exposes petrol station allegedly selling RON95 to foreign vehicles. Authorities launch probe. Fair fuel distribution must be ensured for all Malaysians. #RON95 #Malaysia #PetrolScam

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2 months ago

Retail prices of RON97, RON95 without subsidy drop for the period 8 to 14 Jan KUALA LUMPUR: The retail prices of RON97 and RON95 petrol without subsidy nationwide have been reduced by five sen and two sen respectively to RM3.11 and RM2.54 per litre for the period from 8 to 14 Jan 2026. The Ministry of Finance (MOF) in a statement today announced that the price of diesel in Peninsular Malaysia has also been reduced by five sen to RM2.89 per litre for the same period, while Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan remain at RM2.15 per litre. The retail price of subsidized RON95 petrol under BUDI MADANI (BUDI95) remains at RM1.99 per litre. “The government will […]

Retail prices of RON97, RON95 without subsidy drop for the period 8 to 14 Jan #FuelPrices #MalaysianEconomy #RON97 #RON95 #PetrolPrice

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2 months ago

Owner of Singapore-Car in Viral RON95 Clip Identified, Summoned by Kulai Police Police in Johor have identified the owner of a Singapore-registered vehicle involved in a viral incident showing the refuelling of subsidised RON95 petrol, and have summoned him to assist in investigations. Kulai district police chief Tan Seng Lee said the vehicle owner, who holds Singapore permanent resident status, was traced shortly after the video gained […]

Owner of Singapore-Car in Viral RON95 Clip Identified, Summoned by Kulai Police #SingaporeCar #RON95 #ViralVideo #KulaiPolice #PetrolSubsidy

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3 months ago

Targeted RON95 Subsidy Saves RM800 Million, Benefits Channelled Back to Citizens — PM Anwar KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 — Malaysia’s Budi95 targeted fuel subsidy programme has generated savings of RM800 million since its rollout in late September, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim revealed. Anwar said the savings reflect improved subsidy governance, ensuring only Malaysians receive fuel assistance, while preventing wastage caused by foreign beneficiaries and illicit fuel smuggling. […]

Targeted RON95 Subsidy Saves RM800 Million, Benefits Channelled Back to Citizens — PM Anwar #SubsidyBahanBakar #RON95 #KewanganRakyat #PMAnwar #Malaysia