PETALING JAYA: As fuel subsidy abuse continues to spark public outrage, holding foreign vehicle owners accountable for purchasing subsidised Budi95 petrol is a crucial step towards fairer enforcement, say consumer groups. Previously, responsibility rested entirely on petrol station operators, who often struggled to prevent abuse. Pertubuhan Mesra Pengguna Malaysia deputy president Azlin Othman said petrol station operators often faced constraints in controlling the actions of those taking advantage of the system. “Holding both petrol station operators and vehicle owners accountable helps close existing enforcement gaps. The abuse of fuel subsidies has been widely discussed in Malaysia, with strong criticisms aimed at foreigners refuelling with subsidised RON95 petrol at RM1.99 per litre.

Source: The Star March 28, 2026 00:56 UTC