More transport firms join SKPS RON95 subsidy scheme. Registrations exceed 10,000 as the government pushes for digital oversight to prevent misuse.
KPDN Minister Warns Against Abuse of SKPS
A total of 10,553 transport companies, involving 21,757 vehicles, have been registered under the Subsidised Petrol Control System (SKPS) to access RON95 petrol subsidies, as of October 5, 2025, according to the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN).
KPDN’s official announcement on its Facebook page showed an addition of 49 vehicles from 48 companies in the public land transport sector and 58 vehicles from 24 land goods transport sector to the SKPS scheme within two days.
The beginning of the programme rollout saw a slow movement of registration despite keen interest from operators. “The response has been encouraging, but many companies have yet to register. We urge them to do so promptly to benefit from this initiative,” said Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali on September 29, as quoted by Bernama.
At the time, only 6,409 transport companies, involving 14,527 vehicles, had been registered. However, recent numbers suggest improvement in operators’ initiative.
To qualify, companies must have registered with SKPS and applied for a fleet card by October 31. Reimbursement claims will cover RON95 petrol purchases made between September 30 and October 31, or until the fleet card is issued. These claims must be submitted via the SKPS platform, along with proof of purchase.
Armizan said SKPS and the BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) initiative for individuals are parts of the government’s strategy to address long-standing fuel subsidy leakages.
“These efforts align with the ministry’s focus on strengthening enforcement and risk management through digital integration,” he explained.
One of the methods to address the leakages is to digitally record all fuel transactions from oil companies to petrol stations and end-users. Companies will use fleet cards under SKPS, while individuals will use MyKad under BUDI95.
Suspicious activities, such as repeated or excessive purchases—often linked to smuggling and/or abuse—will be detected and flagged by the system. Therefore, Armizan warned all parties to use the subsidy responsibly. “Strict action will be taken against any manipulation, abuse, or smuggling,” he said.
