KUALA LUMPUR – Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil is ready to bring a proposal for a special RON95 petrol quota exemption for registered media practitioners to next Tuesday’s National Economic Action Council (MTEN) meeting.
He said the proposal aims to allow media practitioners to keep receiving a monthly quota of 300 litres under the Budi Madani RON95 (BUDI95) programme, which was temporarily adjusted to a 200‑litre limit.
“I have taken note of this and will raise it at next Tuesday’s MTEN meeting,” he told reporters after launching the University Malaya’s (UM) health campaign on ‘three-in-one disease’ (diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol) at IWK Eco Park here today.
Yesterday, Gabungan Kelab Media Malaysia (GKMM) urged the government to grant media practitioners a special exemption to keep their previous 300‑litre RON95 petrol quota, stressing that the temporary BUDI95 adjustment has created major challenges for reporters, photographers and videographers in the field.
Meanwhile, Fahmi, who also serves as the Madani Government’s spokesperson, said the weekly media briefing after Cabinet meetings will switch to a hybrid format from next Wednesday to make it easier for journalists to follow the latest developments online.
“I am taking the initiative to hold the weekly press briefing in a hybrid format.
“This way, reporters in Putrajaya can attend in person, while those in Kuala Lumpur can join remotely and ask their questions online,” he said. – April 18, 2026