Gov’t to strictly verify e-hailing drivers’ eligibility for subsidised RON95 petrol, prevent misuse – FM2

Gov’t to strictly verify e-hailing drivers’ eligibility for subsidised RON95 petrol, prevent misuse – FM2

Come end-September, most of us will be allowed to buy per month a maximum of 300 litres of RON 95 petrol at the subsidised price of RM1.99 a litre, but e-hailing drivers are amongst those who will have no monthly purchase limit. Naturally, this opens up the possibility of misuse, which the Malaysian government will take steps to curb, Bernama reports.

Second finance minister Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said the steps aim to verify that those who need more than 300 litres a month, like e-hailing drivers, are genuinely eligible, with confirmation from their respective companies.

Gov’t to strictly verify e-hailing drivers’ eligibility for subsidised RON95 petrol, prevent misuse – FM2

“If eligibility is confirmed, they can apply with company support. We can verify usage through e-hailing system records to ensure the fuel is genuinely used for work. The government will also restrict excessive daily usage,” he said today.

“Machines for in-store use have been provided, and most oil companies have activated systems at payment terminals, usable either inside or outside the stations. The preparations are sufficient, but we know nothing is perfect, and new initiatives may face minor challenges. I hope the public can be patient. What matters is that the government will honour its promise,” added Amir Hamzah.

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Comments

  • Kea Was on Sep 23, 2025 at 12:26 pm

    Yay only for e-hailing can’t wait for motorcyclist and others who cannot finish the 300L quota to sell it to others with their verified petrol app for hire.

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    • White Rock on Sep 23, 2025 at 1:24 pm

      some workshop will readily provides extra fuel tank mod on E-hailer vehicle therefore can accumulates for resale to foreign car users. Same goes to motorcylist fill up full tank then pit stop at undisclosed depot to resale ron95

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    • kea was use brain on Sep 23, 2025 at 3:52 pm

      motorbike owners not entitled to ron95 subsidy

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  • Timbalan Presiden binti Presiden on Sep 23, 2025 at 12:49 pm

    Anwar menang rakyat senang

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    • RM1.50/L petrol mana? on Sep 23, 2025 at 5:13 pm

      Should ask Rafizi & PMX, what about their janji above.
      Dah menang lepas tu capati janji!
      #TurunAnwar

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    • haters gonna hate on Sep 23, 2025 at 7:10 pm

      in this case its really “Anwar menang rakyat senang” 1.99 lowest price in hsitory of 66 year malaysia independnce if you ignore covid lockdown and account for inflation

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  • Rempit King on Sep 23, 2025 at 4:35 pm

    e-hailing = prevent misuse
    Mat rempits = ok to misuse

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