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Over 30,000 Consumers Approved for Higher BUDI Diesel Quota – Amir Hamzah

PUTRAJAYA, July 1 — More than 30,000 consumers have been approved for an increased BUDI Diesel quota, with their monthly allocation raised from 200 litres to 300 litres to better accommodate users with higher diesel consumption. Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said the enhancement was introduced following feedback from small traders, hawkers and rural service providers who rely on diesel for their daily operations and require a larger monthly allocation. Speaking to reporters after inspecting the implementation of the BUDI Diesel programme at a petrol station in Putrajaya on Tuesday, Amir Hamzah said the response to the additional quota has been encouraging. "As of yesterday, over 30,000 consumers have applied for and received approval under the enhanced quota scheme," he said. The government has also introduced greater flexibility by allowing eligible BUDI Diesel recipients to transfer their subsidy entitlement to an immediate family member in situations where the vehicle is used by another family member but registered under a different name. According to Amir Hamzah, more than 1,000 applications for family quota transfers had been received as of yesterday. Under the new mechanism, eligible recipients may transfer their diesel purchasing entitlement once to a spouse, parent, child or sibling, subject to verification and approval. Once approved, the nominated family member can purchase subsidised diesel using their own MyKad based on the registered vehicle owner's eligibility. To further support the initiative, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) announced that the Road Transport Department (JPJ) will waive diesel vehicle ownership transfer fees for three months beginning July 1, 2026. The waiver covers fees of up to RM100 that would normally apply during ownership transfers. JPJ will also extend weekend operating hours from July 4 to July 31, with counters at all state JPJ offices and JPJ counters at Urban Transformation Centres (UTCs) open from 8.00am to 5.00pm to facilitate ownership transfers and BUDI Diesel-related applications. Meanwhile, Amir Hamzah announced that the subsidised BUDI Diesel price has been reduced from RM2.15 to RM2.10 per litre effective today, attributing the reduction to savings achieved through efforts to curb diesel subsidy leakages. He said the nationwide expansion of the programme, which commenced today after an early access phase in Peninsular Malaysia on June 27, has proceeded smoothly. Nearly 80,000 users have already utilised the facility, while more than 700,000 private diesel vehicle owners are expected to qualify for the programme nationwide. Amir Hamzah reaffirmed the government's commitment to continuously refining the BUDI Diesel programme to ensure a more efficient, user-friendly and accessible subsidy delivery system. Private diesel vehicle owners can check their eligibility status, monthly quota and programme details through the official BUDI MADANI portal. -- MINUTESMY

PUTRAJAYA, July 1 — More than 30,000 consumers have been approved for an increased BUDI Diesel quota, with their monthly allocation raised from 200 litres to 300 litres to better accommodate users with higher diesel consumption. Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said the enhancement was introduced following feedback from small traders, hawkers […]