Kuala lumpur: The full rollout of the RON95 petrol subsidy under the Budi MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) initiative went smoothly today, with operations at petrol stations nationwide reported to be in good order. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said initial monitoring found that the situation at petrol stations, including during peak hours, was under control. He said he had also updated Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on the progress of BUDI95’s implementation today through a phone call.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Saifuddin Nasution mentioned that petrol stations were operating smoothly due to thorough planning. The greatest success of BUDI95 was that the purchase of RON95 petrol with identity card or MyKad verification could be carried out directly at petrol pumps. He explained that MyKad verification could not only be done at the counter using a card reader but also directly at the pump.

‘The National Registration Department (NRD) assisted by upgrading the system at petrol station terminals through its expertise and information technology division. We have helped all petrol companies (in implementing BUDI95),’ he said. Saifuddin Nasution stated that the ministry was currently looking into several issues arising from the implementation of BUDI95, particularly involving some police personnel and retirees.

He noted, ‘We have a small number of police personnel whose driving licences need to be integrated with the Road Transport Department system and the Ministry of Finance system.’ He added that government savings from the implementation of BUDI95 would be channelled back to the people through various initiatives and infrastructure development. ‘I can say that these savings can be used to build bridges, schools and hospitals for the people,’ he said.

Under the BUDI95 scheme, eligible vehicle owners will be able to purchase up to 300 litres of RON95 petrol per month at the subsidised price of RM1.99 per litre.