Up to one billion litres of diesel to be saved every year by MyKad subsidy plan, says finance minister II (opens original article in a new tab)

Malaysia's new MyKad-based diesel subsidy system aims to save up to one billion litres annually by curbing fuel leakages and smuggling, with targeted quotas for citizens and additional provisions for specific vehicle owners and diesel-dependent groups.

• New MyKad-based diesel subsidy system to save up to one billion litres annually by reducing leakages and smuggling
• Eligible citizens receive 200 litres monthly quota for subsidised fuel, with additional 100 litres for four-wheel-drive owners in Sabah, Sarawak, and Labuan
• Government finalizing assistance mechanisms for diesel-dependent groups like river boat operators and rural generator users
• Previous system lacked identity verification leading to fuel abuse, with 554 smuggling cases recorded nationwide in first half of 2026
• Finance Minister II Amir Hamzah Azizan announced the system's implementation starting July 1 in targeted regions