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Foreign-registered vehicles are not permitted to purchase RON95 petrol, confirmed Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. He stressed that only vehicles registered in Malaysia are eligible to use the RON95 fuel, while foreign-registered cars from Thailand, Indonesia, or Singapore must rely on RON97.
Foreign Excitement Quickly Shut Down
The clarification ended speculation among foreign motorists who thought they could enjoy subsidised RON95 at RM2.60 per litre—significantly cheaper than RON97 and far below Singapore’s RON95 price of around RM10 per litre. Social media had briefly been filled with excitement over the possibility of cheaper fuel access.
Exceptions for Foreign Residents Driving Malaysian Cars
Amir Hamzah explained that foreign residents in Malaysia may buy RON95 if their vehicles are Malaysian-registered. However, they will pay the market price determined at month-end and will not enjoy subsidies. He also reassured that there would be no disruptions in fuel supply since foreign-registered cars are restricted to RON97.
RON95 Subsidy for Malaysians
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim recently announced a price reduction for RON95 petrol under the BUDI95 programme. Starting 30 September, RON95 will cost RM1.99 per litre, down from RM2.05. All Malaysian citizens with a valid driving licence are eligible for the subsidy. Data from the Road Transport Department and National Registration Department shows that more than 16 million Malaysians will benefit from this programme.
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