Alleged Singaporean man caught pumping subsidised RON95 in Johor
Malaysia’s new Budi95 scheme lets locals buy RON95 fuel at RM1.99 (US$0.42), but foreigners are banned. A viral video showed a Singapore-registered car refuelling in Johor, sparking anger. Offenders face fines up to RM1m (US$210k) and jail under the Supply Control Act.
- A man with a Singapore plate was filmed pumping RON95 in Johor, sparking outrage.
- Malaysia’s new Budi95 scheme lets locals buy RON95 at RM1.99 (US$0.42); foreigners are banned.
- Offenders face fines up to RM1m (US$210k) and jail under the Supply Control Act.
On Tuesday (30 September), Malaysia officially rolled out the Budi Madani RON95 (Budi95) fuel subsidy scheme, which allows eligible Malaysians with a valid driver’s licence and MyKad to purchase RON95 petrol at RM1.99 (about US$0.42) per litre. Foreigners are strictly barred from the programme.
However, enforcement challenges surfaced almost immediately. A 22-second video posted on the Community Roda Johor (CRJ) Facebook page showed a man refuelling his Singapore-registered Honda with RON95 petrol at a station in Masai, Johor.
The individual was confronted by the person recording the video, who reminded him that foreign vehicles are only permitted to use RON97, identified by the green nozzle.
Instead of apologising, the driver continued pumping and was even heard asking a station employee off-camera, “Cannot meh?”
The clip drew strong reactions online, with many netizens criticising the driver’s defiance and calling for stern action.
Some also urged authorities to penalise the petrol station for allowing the purchase to take place.
Under Section 22 of the Supply Control Act 1961, those caught misusing or selling controlled goods face severe penalties.
For individuals, offences can carry fines of up to RM1 million (US$210,000) or three years’ imprisonment, with repeat offenders facing up to RM3 million (US$630,000) in fines and five years in jail.
Companies may be fined up to RM2 million (US$420,000), and up to RM5 million (US$1,050,000) for repeat violations.
