KUALA LUMPUR — The Ministry of Finance (MOF) will block the MyKad of individuals found to have abused the Budi Madani RON95 (Budi95) assistance programme by filling subsidised petrol into barrels or containers, following a viral incident.
MOF said such actions clearly violate regulations, as they constitute misuse of fuel subsidies and risk undermining efforts to ensure transparent, targeted and effective subsidy management.
“Investigations found that the individual involved is a Malaysian and a MyKad holder. Following that, MOF will take action by blocking the identity card used during the transaction, as well as the vehicle owner, from continuing to enjoy Budi95,” it said in a statement last night, as reported by Bernama.
The ministry stressed that the government will not compromise on any form of subsidy leakage or misuse, especially amid current uncertainties that require tighter control over fuel supply and prices.
The move follows a viral video showing two individuals at a petrol station filling subsidised RON95 petrol into a container placed in a vehicle boot. The incident was said to have occurred at a petrol station in Taman Mutiara Rini, Johor, on March 21.
Meanwhile, the Johor Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) is also investigating the said incident, reported Bernama.
State KPDN director Lilis Saslinda Pornomo said the premises have been inspected, including a review of CCTV footage and verification of transaction records and purchase receipts.
“Preliminary checks found two RON95 petrol transactions: one into the vehicle’s tank and another into a plastic container in the boot, exceeding the limit set by the Controller of Supplies,” she said in a statement today.
She added that the vehicle owner will be traced and summoned for investigation.
According to her, a case has been filed under Subregulation 12A of the Control of Supplies Regulations 1974, Control of Supplies Act 1961, for allegedly defying the instructions of the Controller of Supplies. Any individual convicted under the act can be fined up to RM1 million, jailed for up to three years, or both. For repeat offences, fines may reach RM3 million, with imprisonment of up to five years, or both upon conviction.
Companies can be fined up to RM2 million, with repeat offences attracting penalties of up to RM5 million.
Those with information on suspected subsidy abuse are encouraged to contact the Budi Madani Service Centre at 1300-88-9595, via WhatsApp at +603-26314595, or by email at [email protected]. — March 24, 2026