150,000 Malaysians May Lose Fuel Subsidies Due to Outdated Licence Details
Approximately 150,000 Malaysians may face difficulties accessing fuel subsidies due to outdated driving licence details. Meanwhile, nearly 900,000 foreigners will be excluded, saving the government billions.
The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has identified three main groups needing to update their licence details: seniors, commercial vehicle drivers, and government servants. Around 878,279 foreign nationals, including over 18,000 permanent residents, hold Malaysian driving licences and will not qualify for the Budi95 scheme.
JPJ has set up special counters nationwide to assist Malaysians in updating their details for free. To benefit from the Budi95 scheme, a functioning MyKad and a valid Competent Driving Licence (CDL) are required.
About 0.88 per cent of eligible Malaysians may encounter issues accessing fuel subsidies due to outdated licence details. Around 878,279 foreigners, including permanent residents, will be excluded. JPJ encourages licence holders to update their details at special counters to ensure they can access the Budi95 scheme.
