
The Finance Ministry has warned that it will not hesitate to completely withdraw benefits from individuals who misuse the BUDI95 fuel scheme.
It says it will not compromise on any form of leakages or abuse, adding that it's closely monitoring fuel supply and pricing.
The ministry explained that such actions undermine the government's efforts to ensure that subsidy management remains transparent, targeted, and effective.
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In a related development, the ministry has launched an investigation following a viral video showing a woman filling up RON95 petrol into a container in a car's boot.
The suspect in question is indeed a Malaysian with a MyKad.
As such, she's been barred from purchasing the subsidized fuel any further.
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The supply of medicine in the country is currently stable and under control
The Health Ministry said this despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East...which has minimal short-term impact on Malaysia's supply.
The ministry adds that its stock levels are maintained at up to three months based on usage requirements.
Meanwhile, additional buffer stock can last up to two months.
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