PUTRAJAYA: The government will review and consider appeals of fishermen, farmers and boat owners using RON95 petrol to ensure they also benefit from the Budi Madani RON95 (Budi95) initiative, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
He said the government was aware that in certain cases, small-scale fishermen or boat owners in states such as Sabah, Sarawak and Kelantan do use RON95 petrol although they do not possess a driving licence.
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"Fishermen and farmers receive special allowances, in addition to diesel subsidies, but if there are those who genuinely use RON95 for their boats, they can submit an appeal.
"I assure you the government will assist those who are eligible. This does not involve a large number, so we can consider it,” he said at the Finance Ministry’s monthly assembly here on Friday (Sept 26).
Also present were Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying and Treasury secretary-general Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican.
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Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister, said this consideration would extend to those who own or use generator sets and lawnmowers.
"If you use RON95 (for these), we can still help," he said.
According to the Prime Minister, Budi95 was introduced for the benefit of Malaysians, so he reminded the public not to be influenced by anyone trying to undermine its implementation.
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"Do not follow the narrative of haters who want to see this effort fail. What is important is the greater benefit to the people," he added.
Anwar also slammed certain parties, including some preachers, who criticised Budi95 without understanding the rationale behind the policy, which is to benefit tens of millions of Malaysians. – Bernama
