THE Ministry of Finance (MOF) has moved swiftly to reassure the public that there has been no reduction in the monthly BUDI95 fuel subsidy allocation after a technical malfunction briefly displayed an incorrect quota on the programme’s online platform.
The clarification came after some users reported seeing a monthly limit of 150 litres during a scheduled system maintenance period late on 31 May, triggering speculation that the government had reduced fuel subsidy entitlements under the targeted assistance scheme.
In a statement released on Monday, the ministry confirmed that the display issue occurred during maintenance works carried out on the BUDI95 system at 11pm and was the result of a technical error that has since been identified and rectified.
The ministry stressed that the incident did not reflect any policy change and that the subsidy allocation for eligible recipients remains unchanged.
“The Ministry of Finance wishes to clarify that during maintenance of the BUDI95 system at 11.00pm on 31 May 2026, some users may have seen the monthly limit displayed as 150 litres.
“We wish to explain that the display was caused by a technical system error which has been identified and corrected.”
Seeking to dispel public uncertainty, the ministry reiterated that the BUDI95 programme will continue to provide eligible beneficiaries with a monthly quota of 200 litres, including for June 2026.
“The Ministry of Finance wishes to emphasise that the BUDI95 monthly quota remains at 200 litres per month for eligible users, including for June 2026.
“Therefore, we wish to stress that no changes whatsoever have been made to the BUDI95 monthly limit.”
The statement comes as the government continues implementing targeted subsidy reforms aimed at ensuring fuel assistance reaches eligible groups while managing public concerns over the impact of policy adjustments on household expenses.
The ministry said it remains committed to ensuring the smooth and orderly implementation of the BUDI95 programme, which forms part of the government’s broader subsidy rationalisation framework.
“The Ministry of Finance will continue to ensure that the implementation of BUDI95 proceeds smoothly, transparently and systematically in order to protect the interests of the people and ensure that targeted subsidy assistance reaches those who qualify.”
Officials also acknowledged the confusion caused by the incident and expressed regret over any misunderstanding resulting from the temporary display error.
The clarification is expected to reassure beneficiaries following concerns that the government may have quietly reduced fuel subsidy allocations amid ongoing efforts to strengthen the sustainability and effectiveness of Malaysia’s targeted assistance programmes. - June 1, 2026
