News & Reviews:   Budi Madani RON95

Ever since Budi Madani RON95 (BUDI95) was introduced on 30 September 2025, Malaysia’s government has reported significant early savings from its targeted fuel subsidy scheme. According to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, an estimated RM800 million has been saved since the programme was rolled out.

Today, Malaysia’s Ministry of Finance (MoF) has announced that a tiered eligibility system under the BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) petrol subsidy programme will be activated in the middle of each month. Introducing a more tailored fuel support mechanism for e-hailing drivers based on their monthly travel distances, the scheme aims to create a fairer and more inclusive distribution of subsidised petrol while safeguarding the livelihoods of drivers who rely on fuel for their daily operations.

The Malaysian government will review early feedback from the public on the Budi Madani RON95 (BUDI95) subsidy rollout, following initial issues raised since the scheme’s announcement. So, what should you know about it?

Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has just announced the Budi Madani RON95 or BUDI95 program to subsidize RON95 petrol starting from 30 September 2025. Malaysians with an active drivers license and MyKad will be allotted 300 liters of RON95 petrol at RM1.99 per liter every month. For more details, check it out here.