Kuala lumpur: A total of RM22.9 million worth of RON95 petrol purchases were recorded within a day of the implementation of the BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) initiative nationwide, yesterday. Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying announced that the purchase value was equivalent to 11.5 million litres of RON95 bought by consumers at RM1.99 per litre.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, on September 28, the second phase of BUDI95 was opened to five million recipients of Sumbang Tunai Rahmah (STR) nationwide, resulting in RM22.9 million worth of purchases within a single day. Lim Hui Ying highlighted that the redemption process proceeded smoothly without any disruptions. The first phase, which took place on September 27, involved 300,000 police and military personnel across the nation.

Lim Hui Ying was addressing reporters after reviewing the BUDI95 Programme: Subsidised RON95 Fuel Refilling for STR recipients, alongside Kota Darul Aman assemblyman Teh Swee Leong at a BHPetrol station. She further explained that the savings from this initiative would be allocated to enhancing health services, education, and basic infrastructure development.

She urged the public to utilize the benefits of the initiative and advised them to ensure their MyKad chips are functional and their driving licences remain valid to facilitate a smooth redemption process. The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has updated its database following complaints regarding eligibility status. By September 30, the system will be fully open to 16 million citizens aged 16 and above with a MyKad and an active driving licence.

Lim Hui Ying also reminded the public not to rush to fill up on petrol, as the subsidised price of RM1.99 per litre will be available in the long term for all eligible citizens.