PUTRAJAYA: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry is strengthening enforcement of the RON95 petrol subsidy under the the Budi Madani RON95 (Budi95) initiative nationwide through an intelligence-led approach to prevent misuse. Its Enforcement Director-General Azman Adam said the move aims to ensure there are no leakages in the implementation of Budi95. Meanwhile, Azman said the ministry is intensifying monitoring at petrol stations nationwide to prevent leakages through a new modus operandi. Meanwhile, Azman also said the ministry has established strategic cooperation with several enforcement agencies, including the police and the Customs Department, to combat subsidy abuse. He warned that the ministry will not compromise with any party involved in subsidised petrol abuse.

Source: The Star March 12, 2026 08:48 UTC