Smooth Implementation, Strong Public Support For BUDI95 Initiative In Kelantan

KOTA BHARU, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The implementation of the targeted BUDI95 fuel subsidy initiative in Kelantan has proceeded smoothly without any major issues since day one, said Kelantan Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) director Azman Ismail.

He said monitoring by enforcement teams found that the people of Kelantan are becoming increasingly familiar with using their MyKad as the main medium for purchasing subsidised fuel.

“So far, Alhamdulillah, no major issues have been reported. Only minor matters such as inactive MyKad, cards not being detected during scanning at the pump, or users who are still not fully familiar with how the BUDI MADANI system operates.

“For example, some users assume that the amount shown on the pump display is incorrect — they pay RM10 but the meter only displays RM2.60. In fact, the subsidy amount will appear on the refuelling receipt. Users actually receive a higher fuel value, about RM13 worth, for a payment of RM10,” he told Bernama recently.

He said that for individuals, subsidies are provided through the BUDI95 system managed by the Ministry of Finance, while for registered traders, it is managed under the Subsidised Petrol and Diesel Control System (SKPS) administered by KPDN.

He explained that SKPS is targeted at boat operators, e-hailing, p-hailing and taxi drivers registered with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) and verified by their respective platforms.

“SKPS enables traders to use their subsidy cards to purchase fuel at RM2.05 per litre, compared to the market price.

“To register, they only need to fill out an online form on the official SKPS portal and will then receive an approval letter from KPDN. This letter must be presented to the chosen oil company for verification,” he said.

He added that each applicant may select up to three oil companies per application — for example, 40 per cent with Petronas, 30 per cent with Petron and 30 per cent with Shell — to make refuelling easier in case one station is unavailable.

“If a user registers with only one company, for instance Petronas, and there happens to be no nearby station, they can still refuel elsewhere but at the regular market price,” he explained.

He said a recent meeting found that registrations under the SKPS system remain relatively low.

“We are now actively promoting online registration and encouraging registered traders to sign up at their nearest KPDN offices,” he said.

-- BERNAMA