The government’s targeted RON95 petrol subsidy under the Budi Madani (BUDI95) scheme has been a hot topic since it launched and one Malaysian civil servant’s recent complaint shows just how contentious it can get.
Used 100 litres in just 3 days
Taking to Threads, the man revealed that he had already used 100 litres of his BUDI95 quota, even though it was only three days into October.
Out of that, 70 litres were spent on official outstation duties for his department.
He then lamented that the monthly 300-litre quota might not be enough to last the remaining 28 days of the month.
It’s only been 3 days into October and I’ve already used 100L of BUDI95. Out of that, 70L was for outstation work duties. How am I supposed to last the next 28 days?”
Netizens not buying it
Instead of sympathy, his post sparked a flood of backlash online. Many Malaysians questioned why he was using subsidised petrol for official work trips when civil servants can already make mileage claims.
Some accused him of deliberately stirring drama online, while others called him out for not understanding how claims work.
‘This guy either just graduated, just started working, or is simply rage baiting. If it’s for department duties, you can claim expenses.’
’28 more days, use your brain if you have one.‘
‘Department duties? Just claim it.’
Many also pointed out that the proper way is to pump petrol at the non-subsidised rate (RM2.60/litre) for official trips, then claim it back from the department. That way, his BUDI95 quota can be saved for personal use.
One netizen even broke it down with exact mileage allowances for civil servants:
- First 500km: RM0.85/km = RM425
- Next 501–1000km: RM0.75/km
- 1001–1700km: RM0.65/km
They reminded him that the claim system is designed to cover travel costs without touching the BUDI95 quota.
While the man may have genuinely felt the 300-litre cap was too tight, the response from netizens shows that Malaysians are quick to hold each other accountable when it comes to subsidies.
For many, the issue wasn’t about running out of quota but about whether it was fair to use subsidised fuel for work trips that are already claimable.
