KUCHING, Sept 16 (Bernama) -- The government has agreed to expand the BUDI MADANI Diesel (BUDI Diesel) eligibility transfer facility, allowing registered owners of private diesel vehicles to transfer their eligibility to any eligible actual user, effective immediately.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said previously, the transfer of eligibility was restricted to immediate family members.
"Although we announced BUDI95 (BUDI MADANI RON95) at 300 litres per month on the eve of National Day on Aug 31, pickup and jeep owners – an issue prevalent in Sabah and Sarawak – were still voicing their grievances, so we raised the subsidised diesel limit to 400 litres per month.
"But this is the meaning of democracy - we listen. There were still some concerns, and ministers from Sabah and Sarawak raised these concerns, so in addition to last month's announcement, the government has agreed to improve BUDI Diesel," he said at the national-level Malaysia Day 2026 celebrations at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) here tonight.
In addition, Anwar said registered owners of more than one private diesel vehicle were allowed to transfer the monthly BUDI Diesel eligibility of those vehicles to a maximum of three other vehicles.
According to the Prime Minister, the transfer of monthly eligibility under the BUDI Diesel initiative is subject to an appeal application.
The celebration, themed 'Malaysia MADANI: Kesejahteraan Dinikmati', was also attended by the Yang Dipertua Negeri of Sarawak, Tun Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar. Also present were Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, and Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.
Meanwhile, the Finance Ministry (MOF) said in a statement that approved recipients would receive their own monthly eligibility to purchase subsidised RON95, subsidised diesel, or a combination of both.
However, the transfer of eligibility does not involve any change in vehicle ownership.
"Registered owners can transfer their eligibility to any Malaysian citizen holding a valid MyKad who is eligible for BUDI95 and is the actual user of the designated vehicle.
"Once the application is approved, the recipient can use their MyKad to purchase subsidised diesel based on the diesel vehicle assigned to them," the statement read.
MOF said registered owners with more than one private diesel vehicle could transfer the monthly eligibility of those vehicles to a maximum of three other individuals, subject to the total number of registered diesel vehicles.
At the same time, registered owners will retain the monthly eligibility for any private diesel vehicles that have not been transferred, for their own use.
"For example, if Mr Alias owns four private diesel vehicles, he can transfer the monthly eligibility of those vehicles to the actual users, such as his wife, child, and employee. Mr Alias and the three individuals will each receive their respective monthly eligibility based on the type of vehicle used.
"For eligible private diesel jeeps or pickup trucks, Mr Alias, as the registered owner, must apply for an additional 10.
In situations where an owner transfers all three diesel vehicles owned, MOF said the registered owner will only be eligible for the BUDI95 subsidy.
"For each eligible vehicle, the transfer is only allowed once. Once approved, the eligibility cannot be transferred back to the registered owner or to another individual, except under specified special circumstances.
"A recipient can only receive an eligibility transfer from one registered owner," the statement read.
Applications under the new rules can be made starting today via the BUDI MADANI portal at www.budimadani.gov.my, physically at Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) offices, or by seeking further information and assistance at nearby petrol stations.
To enable eligibility to be used starting the 1st of the following month, applications must be submitted by the 27th of the current month.
"For example, applications submitted by Sept 27 will be processed to allow eligibility to be used starting Oct 1, subject to data verification and validation.
"Eligibility transfers approved prior to Sept 16 remain final. Registered owners with more than one vehicle can still submit new applications, subject to the maximum limit of three transfer recipients and the total number of registered diesel vehicles," MOF said.
All transfer applications still pending as of Sept 15 will be returned to applicants, and registered owners who still wish to transfer eligibility must submit a new application starting Sept 16 based on the new policy rules.
For further information, the public can contact the BUDI MADANI Call Centre via telephone at 1300-88-9595, WhatsApp at 03-2631 4595, or email tanya@budimadani.gov.my.
-- BERNAMA