{
  "id": 7961207,
  "title": "Putrajaya has to compromise, Nanta says on BUDI Diesel adjustments",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/putrajaya-has-to-compromise-nanta-says-on-budi-diesel-adjustments",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-17T05:40:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/09/17/putrajaya-has-to-compromise-nanta-says-on-budi-diesel-adjustments"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Putrajaya faces the need to strike a balance between economic management and alleviating public hardship, according to Works Minister Alexander Nanta Linggi. The minister supports recent adjustments to the BUDI Diesel eligibility transfers, emphasizing that economic considerations cannot be isolated when implementing policy measures that add pressure to the public. Nanta highlighted that while reducing subsidies can be economically painful, the government must also consider the people's demands. To ease their burden, a compromise must be made.\n\nNanta expressed his welcome for any refinements that could provide financial relief, reiterating that the primary purpose of government subsidies is to assist the public. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced on Malaysia Day that BUDI Diesel recipients can now transfer their eligibility to any Malaysian benefiting from the BUDI95 scheme, a change previously limited to immediate family members. The eligibility transfers were expanded after the monthly quota for BUDI Diesel recipients increased from 300 to 400 liters, following ongoing concerns from pickup and jeep owners in Sabah and Sarawak.",
  "summary": "Works minister says managing the economy can be painful for the public, and their concerns must be taken into account.",
  "key_points": [
    "Works Minister Alexander Nanta emphasizes need for economic balance in policy measures",
    "BUDI Diesel eligibility transfers expanded to non-immediate family members",
    "Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announces eligibility transfer change on Malaysia Day"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The government's adjustments to BUDI Diesel eligibility transfers reflect a compromise between economic management and public hardship, indicating a shift towards balancing financial considerations with the people's demands.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Putrajaya has to compromise, Nanta says on BUDI Diesel adjustments",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/putrajaya-has-to-compromise-nanta-says-on-budi-diesel-adjustments-7961498",
        "published": "2026-09-17T05:40:05.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}