{
  "id": 7814512,
  "title": "BUDI Diesel eligibility transfer expanded beyond family members",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/budi-diesel-eligibility-transfer-expanded-beyond-family-members",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T14:47:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/09/16/budi-diesel-eligibility-transfer-expanded-beyond-family-members"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Malaysian government has recently expanded the eligibility transfer for the BUDI Diesel scheme, no longer limiting it to immediate family members. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced the change, stating that BUDI Diesel beneficiaries can now transfer their eligibility to any Malaysian currently receiving benefits from the BUDI95 scheme. The eligibility transfer can be made through the BUDI Madani portal, and owners with multiple diesel vehicles can transfer the eligibility to up to three vehicles. This move is part of the government's efficiency, as Anwar quipped during the Malaysia Day celebrations in Kuching, Sarawak.\n\nIn addition to the expanded eligibility transfer, Anwar also announced a one-off RM500 airfare aid for 7,095 students entering public higher education institutions in the September-October intake. This aid will benefit students who need to travel between the peninsula and Sabah, Sarawak, or Labuan for their studies, including those attending public universities, polytechnics, and community colleges.",
  "summary": "Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim also announces RM500 airfare aid for 7,095 new public university students across the country.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "BUDI Diesel eligibility transfer expanded beyond family members",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/budi-diesel-eligibility-transfer-expanded-beyond-family-members-7815395",
        "published": "2026-09-16T14:47:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}