Explained: What does transferring BUDI Diesel eligibility to the actual user mean?
An economist says the improvement helps genuine users, especially in Sabah and Sarawak, without reverting to blanket subsidies.
The Malaysian government has recently amended the BUDI Diesel programme, allowing registered owners of private diesel vehicles to transfer their eligibility to actual users, including non-family members. This change, announced by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on September 16, follows feedback from diesel users, particularly in Sabah and Sarawak, where diesel vehicles are often used for long-distance travel, agricultural work, and informal transport.
The new rule permits transfers through a formal application process, subject to cross-checks against other relevant agency records, to prevent potential leakages and abuse of the subsidy. Under this new arrangement, recipients, identified through their MyKad, will receive a personal monthly quota of subsidised fuel, which can be used for subsidised RON95 petrol, subsidised diesel, or a combination of both.
This change is particularly significant for Sabah and Sarawak, where diesel vehicles are crucial for rural and interior communities with limited public transport.
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