<div class="container" style="display: flex;"><amp-img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19557/16069472/conversions/RON95-FOreign-Cars-(2)-full_normal.jpg" width="1100px" height="550px" layout="responsive" style="width: 100%"></amp-img></div> The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has confirmed that the long-standing ban on the use of RON95 petrol by foreign-registered vehicles remains in force under the government’s new targeted fuel subsidy scheme, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/09/rafizi-budi95-quota-wont-deliver-savings-or-fairness-t20-gains-the-most" target="_blank">BUDI95</a>.Bernama reported that foreign-registered vehicles are only allowed to purchase RON97 petrol, which is priced according to weekly market rates.&nbsp;This means drivers of foreign cars, including <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/09/pmx-rm199-ron95-from-30-sept-mykad-based-access-non-citizens-rm260" target="_blank">Singapore-registered vehicles, cannot benefit from subsidised RON95 petrol</a>, even if they hold Malaysian driving licences and MyKad. <div class="container" style="display: flex;"><amp-img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19557/16069473/conversions/RON95-FOreign-Cars-(4)-full_normal.jpg" width="1100px" height="578px" layout="responsive" style="width: 100%"></amp-img></div> Under the new scheme, non-citizens who own Malaysian-registered vehicles such as expatriates, overseas envoys and large corporations will only be eligible to buy unsubsidised RON95 at an expected price of RM2.60 per litre.Meanwhile, Malaysian citizens with valid driving licences and Malaysian-registered vehicles can purchase RON95 petrol at the subsidised price of RM1.99 per litre starting Sept 30.Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the subsidy is capped at <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/09/malaysians-will-enjoy-300l-of-petrol-at-rm199-per-litre-a-month-pmx" target="_blank">300 litres per person monthly</a>. However, ride-hailing drivers are exempt from this limit and may apply for higher quotas.In summary, the purchase rules for RON95 petrol are as follows:&nbsp;<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="container" style="display: flex;"><amp-img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19557/16069471/conversions/RON95-FOreign-Cars-(3)-full_normal.jpg" width="1100px" height="361px" layout="responsive" style="width: 100%"></amp-img></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div>

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19572/16072807/conversions/thumb-(11)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16072807" alt="thumb-(11).jpg"> The government has <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/09/amir-hamzah-no-back-to-back-pumping-of-rm199-ron95-a-day" target="_blank">clarified that Malaysians will not face restrictions on how many times they can refuel</a> under the new Budi95 subsidy scheme, at least for now.Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said motorists are free to fill up as often as needed, but repeated transactions in a short span that suggest abuse will be flagged.“You can refill as many times as you want. What we are looking at is unusual behaviour and people trying to abuse the system by topping up repeatedly in a short span and reselling fuel. That is what we will block,” he told reporters, as quoted by <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2025/09/23/ron95-no-restrictions-for-now-on-when-how-many-times-you-pump-petrol-but-govt-will-monitor-for-budi95-abuseprofiteering/192138" target="_blank">Malay Mail</a>.He explained that MyKad verification at petrol stations, together with backend data analytics, will allow authorities to spot abnormal usage. If necessary, the system can temporarily halt subsidised transactions linked to a card until checks are carried out. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19572/16072808/conversions/rafizi-budi95-(1)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16072808" alt="rafizi-budi95-(1).jpg"> The move comes amid concerns over leakages in the RON95 subsidy, which the Finance Ministry estimates have ballooned to nearly RM20 billion annually, with more than 20% consumed by foreigners, businesses and smuggling.“Every ringgit saved is important and if we don’t control these leakages honest Malaysians end up paying the price,” Amir Hamzah said.Under Budi95, which begins on Sept 30, Malaysians with valid driving licences and Malaysian-registered vehicles can purchase up to <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/09/pmx-rm199-ron95-from-30-sept-mykad-based-access-non-citizens-rm260" target="_blank">300 litres of RON95 a month at RM1.99 per litre</a>. E-hailing drivers may apply for higher quotas. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19572/16072811/conversions/RON95-FOreign-Cars-(3)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16072811" alt="RON95-FOreign-Cars-(3).jpg"> Purchases will be verified through <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/09/budi95-jpj-extends-operating-hours-jpn-to-issue-free-mykad-replacement" target="_blank">MyKad at pumps</a> or via apps such as Touch ’n Go eWallet and Setel.Foreigners with Malaysian-registered cars will only be able to buy unsubsidised RON95 at RM2.60 per litre, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/09/budi95-ron95-ban-on-foreign-cars-still-on-rm199-for-malaysians" target="_blank">while foreign-registered vehicles remain barred from using RON95</a> altogether and must opt for RON97 at market rates.Treasury Secretary-General Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican added: “Users cannot refill every ten minutes. We will ensure there’s no abuse.” He said the government is also working with MCMC and oil companies to ensure all stations nationwide are ready, including rural outlets with patchy connectivity.<div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div>

Amir Hamzah: No limit on daily refuels, data analytics to monitor RM1.99 subsidy use to detect abuse.

Amir Hamzah: No Daily Refuel Limits Under Budi95 For Now

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Kajang will soon have a <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/09/budi95-jpj-extends-operating-hours-jpn-to-issue-free-mykad-replacement" target="_blank" style="">new Road Transport Department (JPJ) branch</a>, aimed at improving public service delivery and accessibility.
The RM22.7 million project began construction on 10 April 2025 and is expected to be completed by 7 April 2027. The two-storey, 2,678-square-metre building will feature a more comfortable service counter area, meeting rooms, surau, ample parking, and OKU-friendly facilities, serving up to 150 visitors at a time.“This project sets a new benchmark for <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/09/jpj-23-million-malaysians-have-expired-driving-licences" target="_blank" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">sustainable and efficient government infrastructure</a>Its location will connect Hulu Langat, Kajang, Bandar Baru Bangi, and KLIA ensuring better access and maximum benefit to the public," said Transport Minister Anthony Loke at the groundbreaking ceremony.


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Loke said the new office is expected to improve service efficiency, support local economic growth, and create job opportunities. 
He added that the project supports <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/09/sand-log-trucks-dominate-kelantan-roads-jpj" target="_blank" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">the government’s MADANI agenda and the National Transport Policy 2019–2030,</a> which prioritise safe, inclusive, and sustainable mobility.The minister also called on contractors and agencies involved to maintain strict quality, safety, and transparency standards. 

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“Integrity and accountability must be upheld at every stage to avoid delays or leakages that affect the public,” he stressed, adding that the new office  represents the government’s commitment to better services and good governance.

The new RM22.7M JPJ Kajang office will feature modern facilities and improved services for the public by 2027.

New RM22.7M JPJ Kajang Office Set for 2027

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19565/16070226/conversions/ecrl-genting--full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16070226" alt="ecrl-genting-.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19565/16070214/conversions/ph06-19062024-ecrl_4279690_20240619165601-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16070214" alt="ph06-19062024-ecrl_4279690_20240619165601.jpg"> <h6 style="text-align: center; ">The ECRL project has recorded 87% overall completion as of August 2025, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.</h6>The <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/09/zafrul-ecrl-will-spur-jobs-investments-along-the-east-coast" target="_blank">East Coast Rail Link (ECRL)</a> project spanning Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, and Selangor has recorded an overall completion of 87% as of August this year, said <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/08/loke-klia-taxi-touting-betrays-nations-image" target="_blank">Transport Minister Anthony Loke</a>.As reported by <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.bernama.com/en/general/news.php?id=2469968" target="_blank">Bernama</a>, the minister said the project segment in Terengganu is among the fastest to be completed, as land issues were resolved earlier, coupled with its overall flat geographical terrain, thus possessing fewer construction challenges.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19565/16070210/conversions/548195012_1374359560713294_6709422170773546027_n-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16070210" alt="548195012_1374359560713294_6709422170773546027_n.jpg"> <h6 style="text-align: center; ">Transport Minister YB Anthony Loke</h6>“In Terengganu, track works are almost completed. The only sections yet to be finished are from Bentong to Gombak, particularly the Genting tunnel up to Gombak, which is the most challenging segment,” Loke told reporters after officiating the BAS.MY Kuala Terengganu Service Transformation Programme yesterday.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19565/16070212/conversions/ECRL_PASIR_PUTEH_1755593670-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16070212" alt="ECRL_PASIR_PUTEH_1755593670.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19565/16070213/conversions/ECRL_Paka_tunnel7_09042021-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16070213" alt="ECRL_Paka_tunnel7_09042021.jpg"> That said, the minister continued that progress in both Kelantan and Terengganu remains on track, as most of the major construction works there have been completed. However, he revealed that <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/09/ecrl-cites-potential-delay-from-escalated-cable-and-wire-theft" target="_blank">incidents of cable theft in Pahang</a> have disrupted the work progress in the state.“More than a kilometre of cables was stolen, which created problems for the developer. They now have to review their approach to accelerate progress.“I have already discussed this with the Home Ministry and the police. More aggressive action is needed, including enforcing stricter laws to curb this issue,” Loke added.Apart from causing delays and heavy losses, the minister also pointed out that cable thefts pose high risks to public safety.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19565/16070222/conversions/ECRL-Map-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16070222" alt="ECRL-Map.jpg"> Back to the ECRL project, the first phase from Kota Bharu to Gombak is scheduled for completion in December 2026, with <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/02/ecrl-phase-1-testing-certification-will-begin-in-june-2026" target="_blank">first testing and certification</a> set to take place earlier in June 2026. Meanwhile, the second phase, from Gombak to Port Klang, is scheduled to be completed later in December 2027, with the full operations expected to begin in Jan 2028.Source: <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.bernama.com/en/general/news.php?id=2469968" target="_blank">Bernama</a>

The ECRL project has recorded 87% overall completion as of August 2025, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

ECRL Project Hits 87% Completion by August 2025 – MoT

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19564/16070206/conversions/thumb-(11)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16070206" alt="thumb-(11).jpg"> The government says it will tighten controls on the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/09/pmx-rm199-ron95-from-30-sept-mykad-based-access-non-citizens-rm260" target="_blank">RON95 targeted subsidy</a>, warning that repeated subsidised refuels in a single day will not be allowed.Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said the measure is meant to stop abuse and ensure that only eligible Malaysians enjoy the cheaper RM1.99 fuel, not foreigners or opportunists.“We will not allow individuals to make multiple subsidised petrol refuels in a single day. The government has complete records of usage, including how many times petrol is purchased in a day or month,” he said in George Town. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19564/16070207/conversions/rafizi-budi95-(8)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16070207" alt="rafizi-budi95-(8).jpg"> In other words, with <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/09/ron95-subsidy-app-counters-and-terminals-payment-options-skps-up-take-low" target="_blank">Budi95 tied to MyKad</a>, every trip to the pump now comes under government eyes. What began as a subsidy mechanism increasingly looks like a tool that tracks motorists’ every movement. And with each safeguard introduced, another loophole seems to open, demanding yet another patch.The question now is how such limits will affect long-distance drivers who may genuinely need to refuel more than once a day. Amir Hamzah promised further details soon, but it’s clear the government will be playing catch-up as it rolls out the system.Under BUDI95, which takes effect Sept 30, only <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/09/budi95-ron95-ban-on-foreign-cars-still-on-rm199-for-malaysians" target="_blank">Malaysian citizens with valid driving licences and Malaysian-registered vehicles</a> can purchase RON95 petrol at the subsidised rate of RM1.99 per litre, capped at 300 litres a month.&nbsp; <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19564/16070211/conversions/RON95-FOreign-Cars-(3)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16070211" alt="RON95-FOreign-Cars-(3).jpg"> Source: <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/755947" target="_blank">MalaysiaKini</a>

Amir Hamzah: Govt. won't allow multiple subsidised refuels in a day as BUDI95 takes effect Sept 30.

Amir Hamzah: No Back-to-Back Pumping of RM1.99 RON95 A Day

<h6><div style="text-align: justify;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19563/16070087/SIRIM-QAS-International-Sdn.-Bhd.-Senior-GM,-Azmi-Musa-(2nd-from-Left)-presenting-the-certificate-to-Petron-Malaysia-Head-of-Commercial-Business,-Mohd.-Asri-Ibrahim-(3rd-from-Left).jpeg" data-media-id="16070087" alt="SIRIM-QAS-International-Sdn.-Bhd.-Senior-GM,-Azmi-Musa-(2nd-from-Left)-presenting-the-certificate-to-Petron-Malaysia-Head-of-Commercial-Business,-Mohd.-Asri-Ibrahim-(3rd-from-Left).jpeg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Petron Malaysia (Petron) becomes the latest leasing oil and gas firm to see its engine lubricants and engine oil products garner SIRIM certification.</div></h6> With the Oct 7, 2025 deadline for the mandatory <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/04/kpdn-delays-sirim-label-rule-for-engine-lubricants-to-oct" target="_blank">SIRIM genuine product licencing certification for engine lubricants and engine oil products</a> looming closer, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/08/petron-malaysia-profit-triples-in-q2-despite-oil-price-slump" target="_blank">Petron Malaysia (Petron)</a> becomes the latest in this space earn which.The firm revealed which via a press release issued earlier today, confirming its core lubricants products are now certified under the now mandatory SIRIM 58 Standard – Certification Scheme for Genuine Product (Engine Oil for Motor Vehicles).In turn, products like the Petron Blaze Racing passenger cars engine lubricants, Petron Rev-X commercial and diesel vehicles lubricants, both Petron Rider 4T and Petron 2T motorcycle lubricants, series plus its Super Tractor Universal Oil (STOU), will all bear SIRIM stickers soon. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19563/16070088/home-2-bestworld-1.jpg" data-media-id="16070088" alt="home-2-bestworld-1.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Key products like the firm's range of Petron Blaze Racing passenger car lubricants (pictured) will soon bear SIRIM stickers to reflect their authenticity.</div></h6> To mark this, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/08/petron-malaysia-profit-triples-in-q2-despite-oil-price-slump" target="_blank">Petron Malaysia</a> held a small presentation ceremony was at its headquarters in Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur led by Azmi Musa, Senior General Manager, Testing Services Department of SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd."Petron is proud to have been awarded the SIRIM Genuine Product License which reinforces the quality, authenticity and reliability of our engine oils,” shared Mohd Asri Ibrahim, Petron Malaysia’s head of commercial business, who was also present at the ceremony noted. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19563/16070089/Petron-Malaysia-Commercial-Team-at-SIRIM-Genuine-Product-License-Certification-Presentation.jpeg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16070089" alt="Petron-Malaysia-Commercial-Team-at-SIRIM-Genuine-Product-License-Certification-Presentation.jpeg"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Petron Malaysia marked the occasion through a small ceremony held recently at its headquarters in Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur.</div></h6> As a refresher, this scheme was gazetted by the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) back in Oct 11, 2024 with <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/03/sirim-label-compulsory-for-engine-lubricants-starting-april-7" target="_blank">initial plans to enforce this new ruling by April 7, 2025.</a> Said deadline was then <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/04/kpdn-delays-sirim-label-rule-for-engine-lubricants-to-oct" target="_blank">extended by another six months to Oct 7, 2025.</a>The key aim of this scheme is to <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/04/counterfeit-engine-oil-syndicate-busted" target="_blank">curb fake and counterfeit products</a> from entering this market space – <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="http://carz.com.my/2024/11/court-orders-trader-to-pay-perodua-over-rm500000-for-counterfeit-lubricants" target="_blank">a rather prevalent problem</a> for this automotive product range specifically.Expect more key players and brands to announce their <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/04/kpdn-delays-sirim-label-rule-for-engine-lubricants-to-oct" target="_blank">SIRIM certification</a> in the coming weeks leading up to this ruling’s enforcement deadline mentioned.

Petron Malaysia acquires SIRIM genuine product licence certification and label for engine lubricant product line-up.

Petron Lubricants Gains SIRIM Certification & Label

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Recreational vehicle (RV) fans, take note. <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/01/more-recreational-vehicle-sites-will-be-established-in-melaka" target="_blank" style="">Starting 1 January 2026, you’ll be able to rent and drive RVs legally in Malaysia.</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/09/mot-mulling-sleep-apnea-monitoring-on-the-road" target="_blank" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Transport Minister Anthony Loke</a> announced that RVs will soon be licensed and regulated for commercial use, a move aimed at supporting the country’s growing RV tourism scene.RVs are specially designed vehicles or trailers that double as transport and temporary accommodation, complete with sleeping areas, mini kitchens, dining spaces and even bathrooms.

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“As of 22 August 2025, there are 1,405 RVs registered in Malaysia, mostly small and medium-sized caravans or campervans“We’ve seen a surge in RV rental ads on social media, showing there’s strong and growing interest in this kind of travel," Loke shared.&nbsp;Currently, RVs can only be registered for private use, which limits opportunities for rental services. Under the new policy, only newly registered RVs whether CKD or CBU will be allowed for commercial use.Existing private RVs can also be converted, provided they’re less than 15 years old and pass technical checks by JPJ.


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Loke added that MOT is working with the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) to create a simpler, “single window” licensing process for operators in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan.“This is about making RV travel safer, better regulated, and more accessible while protecting users through proper licensing and enforcement,” he concluded.

Starting January 2026, RVs can be licensed for commercial use, making self-drive RV holidays safer and regulated.

Govt Will Allow Commercial RV Rentals from 2026 - Loke

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19557/16069472/conversions/RON95-FOreign-Cars-(2)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16069472" alt="RON95-FOreign-Cars-(2).jpg"> The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has confirmed that the long-standing ban on the use of RON95 petrol by foreign-registered vehicles remains in force under the government’s new targeted fuel subsidy scheme, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/09/rafizi-budi95-quota-wont-deliver-savings-or-fairness-t20-gains-the-most" target="_blank">BUDI95</a>.Bernama reported that foreign-registered vehicles are only allowed to purchase RON97 petrol, which is priced according to weekly market rates.&nbsp;This means drivers of foreign cars, including <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/09/pmx-rm199-ron95-from-30-sept-mykad-based-access-non-citizens-rm260" target="_blank">Singapore-registered vehicles, cannot benefit from subsidised RON95 petrol</a>, even if they hold Malaysian driving licences and MyKad. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19557/16069473/conversions/RON95-FOreign-Cars-(4)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16069473" alt="RON95-FOreign-Cars-(4).jpg"> Under the new scheme, non-citizens who own Malaysian-registered vehicles such as expatriates, overseas envoys and large corporations will only be eligible to buy unsubsidised RON95 at an expected price of RM2.60 per litre.Meanwhile, Malaysian citizens with valid driving licences and Malaysian-registered vehicles can purchase RON95 petrol at the subsidised price of RM1.99 per litre starting Sept 30.Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the subsidy is capped at <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/09/malaysians-will-enjoy-300l-of-petrol-at-rm199-per-litre-a-month-pmx" target="_blank">300 litres per person monthly</a>. However, ride-hailing drivers are exempt from this limit and may apply for higher quotas.In summary, the purchase rules for RON95 petrol are as follows:&nbsp;<div style="text-align: justify;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19557/16069471/conversions/RON95-FOreign-Cars-(3)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16069471" alt="RON95-FOreign-Cars-(3).jpg"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div>

BUDI95 keeps foreign-registered cars out of subsidised RON95, only Malaysians with local vehicles can pump at RM1.99 per litre.

BUDI95: RON95 Ban on Foreign Cars Still On, RM1.99 for Malaysians

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<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/02/lrt3-will-begin-operations-on-sept-30-loke" target="_blank">Rapid Rail is set to introduce a real-time train crowd monitoring system</a> designed to take the guesswork out of your daily commute.The new system will show which coaches are full and which still have room before the train even arrives. <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/02/loke-smart-cctvs-platform-doors-planned-for-safer-lrt-stations" target="_blank">Acting CEO Nor Azmi Mohd Yusof </a>said it’s meant to make boarding smoother and less stressful. “Passengers will be able to plan where to stand and queue more efficiently. It should reduce the mad rush into the wrong coach,” he said.

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Rapid Rail is also upgrading safety measures by turning its existing CCTV network into an AI-powered security system across stations and facilities. These upgraded cameras will be able to detect unusual behaviour, identify weapons, and even catch men entering women-only coaches.Nor Azmi stressed that protecting female commuters is a major focus, as they make up 60% of Rapid Rail’s daily ridership. "Women-only coaches are already available on the MRT Kajang and Putrajaya lines, as well as the Ampang and Sri Petaling LRT lines," the exec stated.

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He also reassured the public that train fares remain unchanged for now. “Any fare adjustments must first be approved by the Ministry of Transport. At this point, we have received no directive from the ministry or from Prasarana,” he clarified.

Rapid Rail will introduce a live tracker showing coach crowd levels so commuters can board with less stress.

BUDI95: RON95 Ban on Foreign Cars Still On, RM1.99 for Malaysians

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