Drivers from Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and other neighbouring countries are reminded that foreign-registered vehicles remain strictly prohibited from purchasing RON95 petrol in Malaysia, even with the government’s upcoming changes to fuel pricing.
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Finance Minister II, Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan, confirmed on 23 September that the rule has not changed: foreign vehicles are only allowed to buy RON97.
The clarification follows confusion online after the government introduced the BUDI95 initiative, which will set the subsidised price of RON95 at RM1.99 per litre for eligible Malaysians and introduce an unsubsidised market price, estimated at RM2.60 per litre, for certain groups.
Social media posts had suggested that Singaporeans would soon be able to buy RON95 at the new unsubsidised rate, leading to excitement across the border. Comments included, “Wow, we can pump RON95 at RM2.60”, and “Time to drive in and fill a full tank every week.”
However, the Finance Ministry clarified that this only applies to Malaysians and foreign residents driving Malaysia-registered vehicles.
The rules are as follows:
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Malaysian citizens aged 16 and above with a valid MyKad and driving licence are eligible for the subsidised RON95 price of RM1.99 per litre.
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Foreign residents living and working in Malaysia who own Malaysia-registered vehicles may purchase RON95 at the market price, which will be announced at the end of the month.
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All foreign-registered vehicles, regardless of origin, are restricted to RON97 only.
The ministry emphasised that while the unsubsidised price of RON95 may still appear cheap compared to the RM10 per litre often paid in Singapore, regulations remain unchanged. Foreign vehicles entering Malaysia must continue to refuel exclusively with RON97.
