Malaysia widens access to Diesel subsidies and student travel aid
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim expanded Malaysia’s BUDI Diesel program, allowing eligible recipients to transfer benefits to any Malaysian currently receiving aid through the BUDI95 scheme.
Previously, transfers were restricted to immediate family. Anwar also stated that owners registering more than one diesel vehicle can now distribute eligibility to up to three vehicles.
The prime minister made the announcement during Malaysia Day celebrations in Kuching, Sarawak, alongside Governor Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and other leaders including Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Anwar described the policy change as evidence of an efficient government, stating the new rules would take effect immediately. People can apply for these transfers through the BUDI Madani portal. In addition to the diesel subsidy changes, Anwar announced a one-time RM500 airfare aid for 7,095 new students.
These students will be attending public universities, polytechnics, and community colleges in Malaysia. The aid aims to help students traveling between Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah, Sarawak, or Labuan to begin their studies in the September-October intake.
