BUDI95: THE SUBSIDY RESET


The Budi95 initiative transforms the subsidy from a costly universal benefit into a privilege reserved for Malaysian citizens. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star

THE government’s decision to implement the Budi Madani RON95 (Budi95) petrol subsidy initiative marks a significant policy milestone in Malaysia’s approach to economic management.

Beyond a simple price adjustment, it reflects the government’s shift from decades of broad-based subsidies toward a more targeted model aimed at strengthening fiscal discipline and promoting structural reform.

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