KUALA LUMPUR: The MyKad verification system under Budi95 is operating steadily in its first month, says the Finance Ministry.
The government has adopted a phased rollout for the Budi Madani RON95 fuel subsidy programme to ensure smooth operation and protect personal data.
The ministry said using the MyKad as the verification mechanism for subsidy eligibility underwent detailed technical assessment to ensure reliability and integrity.
Under Budi95, all Malaysian citizens with a valid MyKad and an active driving licence are eligible to purchase RON95 at RM1.99 per litre, capped at 300 litres monthly.
The ministry said lessons from the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah system disruption on August 31, 2025, were used to strengthen Budi95.
Unlike SARA, launched nationwide simultaneously, Budi95 began in stages on September 27 with military and police personnel.
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It then expanded to Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah recipients on September 28, and to eligible citizens nationwide on September 30.
“This gradual implementation allows early testing of the system on a smaller scale before expanding to a larger target group,” the ministry said in a written reply to Ayer Hitam MP Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong on Wednesday (Oct 29).
“This approach enables the government to identify, assess and improve any technical, logistical or operational weaknesses that may arise during the initial phase,” it said.
The ministry said the first month of Budi95 had proceeded smoothly with stable system performance and minimal disruption to users.
“There have been no major issues or long queues reported at petrol stations during the initial rollout,” it said.
Through this phased strategy, the government ensured the Budi95 system was ready in infrastructure capacity, data security and MyKad verification effectiveness before full expansion.
Dr Wee asked the Finance Minister to explain the government’s study on using MyKad as the eligibility mechanism for RON95 subsidies after the SARA disruption.
He also asked what guarantees are in place to ensure transparency and protect citizens’ personal data.
