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Transport Minister Anthony Loke has clarified that Malaysians who fail to settle their traffic summonses will not lose their BUDI95 subsidy rights, following several misleading news reports
He stressed that outstanding summonses and BUDI95 eligibility are separate matters and not automatically linked.
Under the current policy, Loke said applicants only need to meet two basic conditions to apply for or continue receiving the 300-litre monthly subsidy:
- Be a Malaysian citizen, verified through MyKad
- Hold a valid driving licence
He added that a "valid" licence refers to one that is still active or has expired for no more than three years.
"The two mechanisms are not the same and are not automatically connected," he said in a statement shared with SAYS.
Several portals, including SAYS, had earlier reported that failure to settle summonses would result in BUDI95 being revoked
This came after The Star reported that the Road Transport Department (JPJ) and police were stepping up enforcement against motorists with long-overdue fines.
Consequences such as being barred from renewing road tax or driving licences, or facing court action, still apply, but they do not automatically affect BUDI95 eligibility.
Loke also reminded the public to obey traffic laws for their own safety and that of others.
