KUALA LUMPUR: The Finance Ministry is looking at extending the petrol subsidy quota for courier gig workers under the Budi Madani RON95 (Budi95) initiative, said Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.
The government spokesman said this following a viral video of a courier company rider trying to use his Budi95 quota to refuel the company vehicle.
Fahmi, who is also the Communications Minister, said the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) had contacted the company’s chief executive officer as they operate under its licence.
"The CEO said that the company has fleet cards, and the employee has removed the video. Additionally, the CEO informed MCMC that the employee has apologised.
"After this I spoke with the Finance Ministry to review and discuss the matter further with delivery and courier associations on how we can assist the employees," he said after presenting the appointment letters to new members of the Bernama Supervisory Council and Board of Governors at Wisma Bernama, here on Wednesday (Oct 8).
Fahmi explained that there are two categories of delivery personnel, namely permanent employees who receive fleet cards, and gig workers.
As such, he said the ministry is reviewing the matter for gig workers.
Fahmi reminded that companies are not allowed to ask employees to fuel up the company vehicle using their personal Budi95.
He urged those who are asked to do so, to lodge complaints with the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry or notify the authorities for further action.
Malaysians aged 16 and above, who have MyKad and an active driving licence are eligible to enjoy subsidised RON95 petrol at RM1.99 per litre through the Budi95 initiative.
All citizens who are eligible to receive the monthly ceiling of RON95 are subsidised up to 300 litres per month, which is based on the findings of a study by the Department of Statistics (DOSM).
