Sabah diesel aid covers 52,133 pickup, SUV owners under Budi Diesel scheme

The Ministry of Finance in Malaysia has approved an additional 100 litres of diesel for 52,133 owners of diesel vehicles, such as pickups and SUVs, in the state of Sabah, under the Budi Madani Diesel (Budi Diesel) programme. This additional aid takes into account the higher diesel consumption needs of rural residents, small traders, farmers, and those who use diesel vehicles to generate income.

As of October 12, 2026, 19,008 Budi Diesel eligibility transfer applications have been approved, with 5,555 of them involving applicants from Sabah. The government implemented the diesel subsidy targeting reform through Budi Diesel in phases, beginning in June 2026, and expanded its implementation nationwide on July 1, 2026. The ministry aims to ensure that groups that truly rely on diesel to meet their daily needs do not miss out on receiving assistance, and they will continue to monitor the implementation of Budi Diesel based on usage data, user feedback, and input from the state government and relevant agencies.

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