The upcoming RON95 targeted subsidy scheme will not be limited to a single payment method, but instead support multiple mechanisms. Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said this approach is aimed at making access to subsidised petrol more convenient for the public.
He assured that consumers will not face difficulties purchasing subsidised fuel, as the government intends to provide several ways to access the subsidy. These include refueling apps by companies such as Petronas’ Setel and Shell’s own first-party app, as well as indoor and outdoor payment terminals at petrol stations.
“While eligibility will be tied to the MyKad, the actual purchase does not depend on just one payment method,” Armizan said during a press conference on Sunday. He emphasised that the flexibility of the system is intended to avoid unnecessary complications for consumers.
The Finance Ministry previously explained that the MyKad system is one of the mechanisms being considered to determine eligibility for the subsidised Budi Madani RON95 petrol. This method would involve inserting the card into a government-provided reader terminal, which connects to the Central Database Hub (PADU) to verify both eligibility and fuel quota.
Other mechanisms are also being reviewed, including e-wallets and refueling apps that already require account verification through e-KYC. This process, which involves submitting photos of a MyKad and a face scan, could serve as a one-time validation step to confirm eligibility for the subsidy.
The ministry also confirmed that it will establish a public portal to allow individuals to check their subsidy eligibility online. Alongside this, a contact centre will be set up to handle public enquiries, feedback, and complaints through multiple channels.
Details of the RON95 fuel subsidy rationalisation plan are expected to be announced by the end of this month. More information on the specific mechanisms and processes will be shared at that time.
(Source: The Edge Malaysia)
