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Yesterday, the finance ministry announced that the retail price of non-subsidised RON 95 petrol would be set at RM2.60 per litre throughout the month of October. This price will of course apply to those who […]
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MACC clamps down on tyre smuggling with ‘Ops Grip’, seizes nearly 18,000 tyres in raids, RM70 million frozen
The Malaysian anti-corruption commission (MACC) has raided companies suspected of tyre smuggling and falsifying import and export documents, activities that are said to have cost the government about RM350 million in lost tax revenue since […]
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Gov’t sets unsubsidised RON95 petrol price at RM2.60 a litre – with Budi95, RM1.99 per litre for Malaysians
The finance ministry has announced the retail price of non-subsidised RON 95 petrol, setting it at RM2.60 per litre. This price, which will remain throughout the entire month of October 2025, will of course apply […]
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MACC reportedly investigating irregularities in tyre industry – import of unsuitable tyres, duty leakages
The Malaysian anti-corruption commission (MACC) is reportedly investigating alleged irregularities happening in the local tyre industry. These irregularities include suspected price manipulation practices that are said to have placed an undue burden on consumers, as […]
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Budi95: Finance ministry, JPJ to resolve all technical issues before RON95 subsidy begins tomorrow
The finance ministry is working with the road transport department (JPJ) to resolve technical issues related to eligibility checks for the Budi Madani RON 95 (Budi95) programme ahead of its full rollout tomorrow. Under the […]
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Budi95: RM3.7 mil worth of RON95 petrol purchased on first day by PDRM/ATM personnel – Amir Hamzah
The roll-out of the Budi Madani RON 95 (Budi95) subsidy initiative began on Saturday, with members of the police and army being the first to enjoy the new subsidised price of RM1.99 per litre for […]
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JPJ records 53% increase in driving licence renewals after Budi95 RON95 subsidy programme announced
The road transport department (JPJ) says that there has been a 53% rise in competent driving licence (CDL) renewals across the country as of September 27, five days after the announcement of the Budi Madani […]
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BYD Seal 6 EV launched in Malaysia – more affordable C-seg sedan, over 400 km range, priced from RM100k
Right on cue, the BYD Seal 6 EV has made its official debut in Malaysia, with BYD Sime Motors formally introducing the model earlier this morning. The Seal 6 EV – which is the brand’s […]
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Budi95: Gov’t to save between RM2.5 bil and RM4 bil annually with targeted RON95 subsidy – Amir Hamzah
The Budi Madani RON 95 (Budi95) targeted petrol subsidy initiative is expected to help the government save between RM2.5 billion and RM4 billion annually, depending on global crude oil prices. The estimate is based on […]
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Budi95: Petrol stations have back-up plans to ensure RON95 subsidy rollout runs smoothly – PDAM
The Budi Madani RON 95 (Budi95) petrol subsidy programme officially rolls out to the public on September 30, and ahead of its introduction, the public has been assured by the Petrol Dealers Association of Malaysia […]
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Malaysian fuel prices Sept 24-29, 2025 – no change; RON97 at RM3.21 per litre, diesel at RM2.93 per litre
It’s Wednesday, and so it’s time once again for the weekly fuel price update in Malaysia, with the finance ministry having announced the retail prices of fuels for the coming week of September 25 to […]
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RON95 for eligible commercial petrol vehicles at RM2.05 – 9 public transport, 12 goods/logistics types
While all Malaysian citizens with valid driving licences are eligible for subsidised RON 95 petrol – priced at RM1.99 per litre – under the Budi Madani RON 95 (Budi95) programme that starts on September 30, […]
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Budi95: Malaysians can check their eligibility for RON95 subsidy via online site from September 25
Malaysians can check their eligibility for the Budi Madani RON 95 (Budi95) petrol subsidy online from September 25. According to finance minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan, this can be done via www.budimadani.gov.my, which […]
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Budi95: No limit on how many times you can pump RON95 a day, but gov’t will monitor scheme for abuse
There will be no restriction on how many times you can fill up your car a day with RON 95 petrol under the Budi95 subsidy scheme, which sets the price of the fuel at RM1.99 […]
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RM1 bil Auto City hub to be developed in N. Sembilan
Malaysia is set to get another automotive hub with the development of a RM1 billion Auto City project in Negeri Sembilan. According to menteri besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun, the project is the first phase […]