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The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has warned that using someone else's MyKad for BUDI95 fuel subsidy transactions is a criminal offence punishable by jail and fines
The warning comes after several complaints involving the unauthorised use of MyKad details under the BUDI MADANI RON95 subsidy programme.
In a statement today, 29 May, MoF urged BUDI95 recipients to immediately check their transaction history on the official BUDI MADANI portal for suspicious or unfamiliar purchases.
The ministry stressed that using or possessing another person's MyKad without permission is an offence under Regulation 25 of the National Registration Regulations 1990.
Those convicted can face fines of up to RM20,000, imprisonment of up to three years, or both.
Petrol stations warned against bypassing MyKad verification
MoF said oil retail companies have been instructed to tighten SOP compliance during every BUDI95 transaction.
According to the ministry, petrol stations are not allowed to manually process transactions without first physically verifying the customer's MyKad.
It warned that a failure to do so creates opportunities for unauthorised transactions, subsidy abuse, and integrity breaches involving the targeted subsidy programme.
Oil companies have also been directed to investigate stations suspected of violating SOPs and improve monitoring measures nationwide.
Corrective measures include retraining frontline staff, displaying SOP reminders at payment counters, and compensating affected customers where appropriate following investigations.
What to do if your MyKad was used without permission
MoF said affected BUDI95 recipients should immediately lodge a police report if they discover unauthorised transactions.
Complaints must be submitted to the BUDI MADANI Service Centre (BMCC) within 30 days, together with:
- A police report containing the date, time, and petrol station details;
- A copy of the MyKad; and
- A list of disputed transactions.
The ministry added that oil companies have also been instructed to contact affected MyKad holders directly.
MoF also reminded the public not to share their MyKad information with anyone for subsidy-related transactions.
