Smooth Implementation, Strong Public Support For BUDI95 Initiative In Kelantan

Kota bharu: The implementation of the targeted BUDI95 fuel subsidy initiative in Kelantan has proceeded smoothly without any major issues since day one, said Kelantan Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) director Azman Ismail. According to BERNAMA News Agency, monitoring by enforcement teams found that the people of Kelantan are becoming increasingly familiar with using their MyKad as the main medium for purchasing subsidised fuel. Azman Ismail noted that there have been no major issues reported, only minor matters such as inactive MyKad, cards not being detected during scanning at the pump, or users who are still not fully familiar with how the BUDI MADANI system operates. He provided an example of how some users assume that the amount shown on the pump display is incorrect-paying RM10 but seeing only RM2.60 displayed. The subsidy amount, however, appears on the refueling receipt, allowing users to receive a higher fuel value, approximately RM13 worth, for a payment of RM10. Azman Ismail expl ained that for individuals, subsidies are provided through the BUDI95 system managed by the Ministry of Finance. For registered traders, it is managed under the Subsidised Petrol and Diesel Control System (SKPS) administered by KPDN. SKPS is targeted at boat operators, e-hailing, p-hailing, and taxi drivers registered with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) and verified by their respective platforms. SKPS enables traders to use their subsidy cards to purchase fuel at RM2.05 per litre, compared to the market price. To register, traders need to fill out an online form on the official SKPS portal and will then receive an approval letter from KPDN, which must be presented to the chosen oil company for verification. Azman Ismail added that each applicant may select up to three oil companies per application to make refuelling easier in case one station is unavailable. For instance, if a user registers with only one company, such as Petronas, and there happens to be no nearby station, they can still refuel elsewhere but at the regular market price. He noted that a recent meeting found that registrations under the SKPS system remain relatively low, prompting active promotion of online registration and encouragement for registered traders to sign up at their nearest KPDN offices.