Malaysia boosts diesel subsidy for pickup, jeep owners by 100 liters monthly

The Malaysian government is enhancing its Budi Madani Diesel subsidy program, adding 100 liters per month to the allocation for nearly 200,000 owners of pickup trucks and jeeps. This adjustment, effective from July, brings their total monthly eligibility to 300 liters.

The Ministry of Finance stated that this additional support acknowledges the higher diesel consumption typical for these vehicle types. It aims to assist owners with small and medium-sized business operations and those who frequently travel to rural and remote areas. The ministry recognizes that these vehicles are often used for more than just daily commutes, serving as essential tools for earning a livelihood and managing family needs.

Furthermore, the government is addressing public feedback regarding vehicles used by immediate family members or those with updated ownership records. Eligible recipients can now apply to transfer their Budi Diesel eligibility through the official Budi Madani portal, subject to specific conditions. For those needing to update vehicle ownership records, the Road Transport Department (JPJ) is the point of contact. To ease this process, a three-month waiver on ownership transfer fees for diesel vehicles began on July 1, 2026.

These enhancements demonstrate the government's commitment to monitoring the Budi Diesel program and adapting it based on public input. The goal is to ensure that subsidy benefits reach the intended recipients without creating opportunities for leakage or smuggling. As of July 4, over 2,000 eligibility transfer applications had been received, and more than 336,000 diesel transactions were recorded since the program's initial access on June 27.