E-hailing BUDI95 Quota May Be Expanded Under Budget 2026 -- Economy Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The Economy Ministry has not ruled out the possibility of additional BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) eligibility quotas for the e-hailing sector during the tabling of Budget 2026 next week.

Yesterday, the Finance Ministry (MOF) announced that the government has agreed to grant full-time e-hailing drivers additional eligibility for the BUDI95 petrol subsidy, starting Oct 15.

“Insyallah (God willing), the discussion on BUDI95 will be continued as announced by the prime minister. 

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“That (the additional quota) will be announced based on other decisions which will be made by the government soon, maybe (under Budget 2026),” said Eonomy Ministry secretary-general Datuk Nor Azmie Diron.

He said this to reporters after launching the Junior Innovathon programme here, today.

In a statement yesterday, the MOF said that e-hailing drivers will not need to apply for the BUDI95 subsidy individually. Instead, the government will deal with the e-hailing operators (EHO) to process applications on a group basis.

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The government has also extended BUDI95 eligibility for water transport, covering citizens who are registered boat owners, without requiring a valid boating licence.

BUDI95 was rolled out in phases beginning Sept 27, starting with 300,000 members of the Malaysian Armed Forces and Royal Malaysia Police.

In total, 16 million Malaysians aged 16 and above with a MyKad and a valid driver’s licence are eligible to enjoy subsidised RON95 petrol at RM1.99 per litre, with a quota of up to 300 litres per month.

“Every government initiative will naturally undergo improvements from time to time. In this case, we are always looking at possible enhancements based on outcomes from the implementation of past measures,” said Nor Azmie, responding to issues concerning private vehicle owners and users who do not possess valid driving licences.

-- BERNAMA