All Malaysians are aware that the BUDI95 petrol subsidy is a benefit reserved for citizens aged 16 and above who hold a valid driving licence.
The National Registration Department (NRD) has recently reiterated the rules governing the scheme, announcing stricter enforcement measures to prevent misuse.
Authorities stressed that the use of another person’s MyKad — including those belonging to family members — is strictly prohibited, as the subsidy is intended only for the registered individual.
Amid ongoing reminders about compliance, a local woman shared an incident on Threads involving her husband and a foreign national that has since drawn public attention.
According to her post, her husband was approached by a foreigner who claimed he was on his way to the airport and urgently needed fuel assistance.
The individual allegedly asked whether the husband would “swipe” his MyKad to help him obtain petrol at the subsidised rate. The husband reportedly refused the request and left the scene immediately.
The post quickly went viral, with many netizens praising the husband for adhering to the rules and refusing to assist in what could be considered misuse of the subsidy system.
Others expressed concern that such attempts are being made despite the clear restrictions in place, noting that the scheme is designed strictly for Malaysian citizens.
Some commenters also highlighted fairness, pointing out that Malaysians are required to pay full prices when overseas and should apply the same standard domestically.
Authorities continue to remind the public to safeguard their MyKad details and report any suspicious attempts to abuse government subsidy programmes.
