Smooth BUDI95 Rollout In N. Sembilan, Operators Ensure Convenient Transactions

SEREMBAN, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The implementation of the BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) initiative in Negeri Sembilan is going smoothly, with the public expressing satisfaction over the readiness of petrol station operators in facilitating transactions.

State Entrepreneurship, Human Resources, Climate Change, Cooperatives and Consumerism Committee chairman S. Veerapan said no complaints had been received so far over the implementation of the initiative.

“So far, everything has been going smoothly, with no complaints of system downtime reported. The operators have also done well in implementing the initiative, enabling the public to benefit from the BUDI95 incentive conveniently at all petrol stations.

“We carry out regular monitoring of petrol stations statewide to ensure the smooth implementation of the programme,” he told Bernama recently.

Meanwhile, a petrol station manager in Mambau, Along Kidir, 55, said they underwent a week-long online training to familiarise themselves with the system, including payment processes.

“Alhamdulillah, so far there have been no major problems, except that the system tends to slow down during payments when there are too many users, but that only lasts for a short while,” said Along, who has over 30 years of experience in the petroleum business.

In the meantime, private sector worker Adira Abdul Malek, 31, who commutes daily between Seremban and Port Dickson, said she did not face any problems when refuelling or checking her eligible subsidy balance, as it could be done conveniently at the pump rather than at the counter.

“It’s very easy to use even though it’s new. I haven’t faced any problems. This is a good initiative as it helps reduce my petrol expenses.

“It may seem small, but over a month, it makes a big difference. A full tank usually lasts me a week,” she said.

The BUDI95 initiative has been implemented in stages since Sept 27, beginning with 300,000 members of the Malaysian Armed Forces and the Royal Malaysia Police, before being expanded to more than five million Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) recipients in the B40 category on Sept 28, and subsequently to 16 million eligible Malaysians on Sept 30.

Malaysians aged 16 and above with a MyKad and a valid driving licence are eligible for the RON95 petrol subsidy at RM1.99 per litre, with an eligibility limit of up to 300 litres per month.

-- BERNAMA