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From buying subsidised petrol through Budi Madani and accessing government aid, to banking, healthcare and travel, your MyKad is basically the key that unlocks it all. Bernama FILE PIX

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The government has agreed to grant full-time e-hailing drivers additional eligibility for the Budi Madani RON95 (Budi95) petrol subsidy, starting Oct 15, according to the Finance Ministry (MOF).

Transport Minister Anthony Loke during a press conference on the Budi Madani RON95 (BUDI95) programme at the ministry, today. - Photo by Bernama

A petrol station’s app shows the remaining litres after refueling with subsidised Ron95 petrol at RM1.99 per litre today. Photo by Bernama

UNIMAP lecturer Shahrir Rizal Kasjoo refuels with RON95 petrol at a cheaper price after benefiting from the BUDI95 initiative during a visit to a petrol station in Jejawi early this morning. - Photo by Bernama

Ahead of Budget 2026, experts urged balancing affordable fuel relief with long-term investments in EVs and public transport. Photo: Generated via ChatGPT

WITH the Budi Madani RON95 (Budi95) price at RM1.99 per litre set to begin on Sept 30, the programme may trigger a fresh wave of law-abiding culture among road users and a new dilemma regarding vehicle ownership. Bernama FILE PIX

Economists warn that while Budi95 provides short-term relief, it may not be sustainable in the long run. Photo: Edited via Canva

Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister, added that the enhanced server capacity is designed to prevent technical disruptions, such as those experienced under the earlier Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) aid programme. - Bernama photo