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Malaysia expands diesel subsidy transfers beyond family
The government now lets diesel vehicle owners share their monthly fuel subsidies with any eligible person, not just relatives.
In brief
The government now lets diesel vehicle owners share their monthly fuel subsidies with any eligible person, not just relatives. Registered diesel vehicle owners can now transfer their monthly subsidized fuel eligibility to any eligible Malaysian citizen, addressing concerns from Sabah and Sarawak. Originally reported…
Diesel subsidy rules just changed
Malaysia's government expanded the BUDI Madani Diesel program to let registered vehicle owners transfer their monthly subsidized fuel eligibility to anyone eligible, not just family members.
What changed from before
Previously, only immediate family members could receive transferred diesel subsidy eligibility. Now any eligible Malaysian citizen with a valid MyKad can receive it.
Why the government made this move
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said ministers from Sabah and Sarawak raised concerns about pickup and jeep owners, prompting the government to expand the transfer rules.
“But this is the meaning of democracy, we listen.”
Diesel limit also increased
The government raised the monthly subsidized diesel limit for pickup trucks and jeeps from 300 litres to 400 litres per month, addressing grievances from those regions.
How many transfers are allowed
Registered owners with multiple diesel vehicles can transfer eligibility to up to three other individuals, subject to application approval.
Who can receive the transfer
Any Malaysian citizen with a valid MyKad who is eligible for BUDI95 and is the actual user of the designated vehicle can receive transferred eligibility.
Ownership stays with the original owner
Transferring eligibility does not change vehicle ownership. The registered owner remains the legal owner while someone else uses the subsidized fuel benefit.
Example of how it works
If someone owns four diesel vehicles, they can transfer eligibility to their spouse, child, and employee. Each person gets their own monthly subsidy based on their assigned vehicle.
Transfer limits and restrictions
Each vehicle's eligibility can only be transferred once. Once approved, it cannot be transferred back to the original owner or to another person, except in special circumstances.
How to apply for a transfer
Applications started September 16 via the BUDI Madani portal at budimadani.gov.my, at Inland Revenue Board offices, or at petrol stations.
Deadline for monthly eligibility
Applications must be submitted by the 27th of the current month to use eligibility starting the 1st of the following month, subject to verification.
Getting help with your application
Contact the BUDI Madani Call Centre at 1300-88-9595, WhatsApp at 03-2631-4595, or email budimadani@mof.gov.my for assistance.
The bottom line
Registered diesel vehicle owners can now transfer their monthly subsidized fuel eligibility to any eligible Malaysian citizen, addressing concerns from Sabah and Sarawak.
