RON95 Subsidy: App, Counters and Terminals Payment Options; SKPS Up Take Low

The government has confirmed that the upcoming RON95 targeted fuel subsidy scheme will not rely solely on physical MyKad transactions. Instead, multiple payment mechanisms will be made available to ensure a smoother experience for motorists with no long queues.

Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said eligibility will remain tied to the MyKad, but actual purchases of subsidised fuel can be made in several ways including apps such as Petronas’ Setel, indoor counters and outdoor payment terminals at petrol stations.

“The purchase process does not depend on just one method. The public need not worry about difficulties when buying subsidised petrol,” he said, adding that the system has been in preparation since early this year to avoid congestion and delays.

Crucially, Armizan also noted that unlike the diesel subsidy rationalisation, which excluded Sabah and Sarawak, the RON95 scheme will involve both states. RON95 accounts for more than 80% of petrol consumption in Malaysia, with over 22 billion litres used annually.

To date, Malay Mail reported, registrations under the Subsidised Petrol Control System (SKPS) remain small compared with eligibility. Government data estimates that around 100,000 transport vehicles qualify. 

Of these, 70 companies with 240 vehicles are in public transport, while 84 companies with 95 vehicles are in goods transport. In Sabah, only 89 vehicles have registered, while in Sarawak the figure is just six. 

Nationwide, about 1,967 applications involving some 5,657 vehicles have been received, though only 164 companies with 249 vehicles have completed registration.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim earlier today announced that the retail price of RON95 petrol will be reduced from RM2.05 to RM1.99 per litre for Malaysians starting 30 Sept 2025, benefitting an estimated 16 million people under the Budi95 programme, while non-citizens will pay RM2.60.

The Ministry of Finance is expected to announce the full framework of the RON95 targeted subsidy soon. Officials have stressed that the reform is designed to reduce subsidy leakage, while ensuring the majority of Malaysians, estimated at over 85% of the population, will continue to benefit from the new RM1.99 fuel price.