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10 S'pore vehicles caught using subsidised RON95 petrol in Johor since Jan. 2025
Reserved for Malaysian-registered vehicles only.
Since Jan. 2025, Johor's Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) has recorded 10 cases of Singapore-registered vehicles filling up with subsidised RON95 petrol, which is not allowed for foreigners.
Three of the cases happened after the Budi Madani 95 (Budi95) initiative took effect, Malay Mail reported, quoting KPDN Johor director Lilis Saslinda Pornomo on Oct. 7.
Malaysia has banned the sale of RON95 petrol, the cheapest grade of petrol in Malaysia, to foreigners since August 2010, to prevent subsidy abuse.
Through the Budi95 initiative from Sep. 30, 2025, further subsidies were introduced to lower the price of RON95 from RM2.05 (S$0.62) to RM1.99 (S$0.60) per litre.
However, it continues to be reserved for Malaysians only, capped at 300 litres each month.
Non-citizens and drivers of foreign-registered vehicles have to buy non-subsidised petrol instead, at a price of about RM2.60 (S$0.79) per litre.
Tighter enforcement
Among the 10 cases of RON95 misuse, seven were recorded in Johor Bahru, and one case each in the Johor districts of Kota Tinggi, Segamat, and Pontian.
"Investigation papers have been opened for each complaint or incident" under the KPDN, Lilis Saslinda said, as quoted by Malay Mail.
"Once the investigation papers are completed, they will be referred to the deputy public prosecutor for further action."
She reminded petrol station operators in Johor to be more vigilant, as some, during investigations, have claimed that they "had overlooked the incident".
To ensure the cases do not recur, she suggested placing warnings at Johor’s border entry points to remind Singaporean and other foreign motorists that they are prohibited from purchasing RON95.
"Not aware"
On Oct. 1, a man with a Singapore-registered car caught on camera refuelling with RON95 in Plentong, Johor, claimed that he was unaware of the rule when confronted.
At the same time, Lilis Saslinda noted that drivers of Singapore-registered vehicles sometimes attempt to fill up with RON95 despite knowing it is not allowed.
Malaysians driving Singapore-registered vehicles are also currently not allowed to buy RON95, Lilis Saslinda pointed out.
The country is working on setting up a registration system for its citizens who hold Singapore driving licenses to also benefit from the new subsidies.
The KPDN will continue to hold engagement sessions with relevant departments and agencies to tackle the misuse of subsidised petrol.
The Malaysian government has also created a special platform for the public to report any suspected fuel subsidy abuse, Malay Mail reported.
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