MORE than 13,000 personnel from the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and the Immigration Department (JIM) have been mobilised in preparation for the 47th ASEAN Summit, to be held in Kuala Lumpur this October.
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the deployment includes 10,492 police officers and 3,000 immigration officers, all tasked with ensuring high-level security readiness and efficient processing at entry points into the country.
“Preparations are well underway. I’ve been briefed by the Immigration Department, and we’ve ensured everything is in place. We’ve conducted six training modules, and our personnel have undergone courses at the National Institute of Public Administration,” he said during the Home Ministry’s monthly assembly.
He added that dedicated lanes at key entry points have been established to facilitate the smooth arrival of delegates and world leaders.
“We’ve identified premier access routes and fast-track lanes. The next step is to ensure that everything we’ve planned on paper is executed seamlessly,” he said.
The 47th ASEAN Summit is expected to gather global leaders from the United States, China, India, Australia, Canada, Brazil, South Africa, Japan, Korea and ASEAN member states.
In a separate development, Saifuddin also commented on the nationwide rollout of the BUDI MADANI RON95 petrol subsidy scheme (BUDI95), which went into full operation on Monday.
He reported that initial monitoring showed operations at petrol stations, including during peak hours, had proceeded without incident.
“This was not by chance. It reflects detailed planning and preparation,” he said, adding that he had briefed Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on the day’s progress via phone call.
The BUDI95 system allows eligible users to purchase subsidised RON95 petrol using MyKad verification, which can now be carried out directly at the pump as well as at station counters.
“This is a significant achievement. The National Registration Department upgraded the pump terminal systems with help from its IT division. We’ve supported all petrol companies involved in implementing BUDI95,” he said.
Saifuddin noted that the ministry is currently resolving minor issues, particularly involving a small group of police personnel and retirees whose records must be synchronised across systems managed by the Road Transport Department and the Ministry of Finance.
He also highlighted the broader national benefits of the subsidy reform.
“The savings generated from BUDI95 can be redirected to the people—used to build schools, hospitals and bridges,” he said.
Under the BUDI95 scheme, eligible vehicle owners may purchase up to 300 litres of RON95 petrol per month at the subsidised price of RM1.99 per litre. - September 30, 2025
