KUCHING, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak government has expressed its deepest appreciation to the federal government for its swift action and approval to extend the BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) subsidy initiative to individuals who rely solely on water transport for their daily commute and livelihood.
Sarawak Deputy Minister of Transport (Maritime and Riverine) Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said this extension is particularly significant for communities that depend on river transport to access essential government services and nearby townships.
‘This approval provides much-needed relief to low-income families, enabling them to allocate more of their income toward other essential daily needs,” he told Bernama recently.
Henry also urged individuals who have yet to register for BUDI95 eligibility to do so at the nearest resident or district office.
“This will ensure that all who depend on water transport for their daily needs are not left out and can fully benefit from the BUDI MADANI RON95 targeted subsidy system,” he said.
The Ministry of Finance had on Oct 13 announced that the eligibility for BUDI95 has now been expanded to include registered boat users in Sarawak, while the monthly fuel allocation for full-time e-hailing drivers has been raised to 600 litres.
The ministry said that the list was submitted by the Sarawak Ministry of Transport in collaboration with the Sarawak Resident and District Offices across the state.
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