AS RON95 fuel subsidy machines reportedly start arriving at petrol stations, concerns are growing over costs and implementation details of the dual-pricing system.
X user Eric See Toh claimed suppliers are training operators on the new machines but raised doubts about transparency: “How much does each machine cost, and how many will be installed nationwide?”
The RON95 subsidy machines are starting to arrive and suppliers are training station operators.
But how much does each machine cost, and how many will be installed nationwide for this dual RON95 pricing system? pic.twitter.com/x3WUhuNAlc
— Eric SeeTo Lim Sian See (@LimSianSeeEric) September 17, 2025
Another prominent user, @HezeriSamsuri, questioned potential technical glitches.
“What happens if stations lose internet connection? Do customers pay unsubsidised prices?” he asked, highlighting fears of unfair burdens on motorists. Goodbye to the 5-minute refuelling process that used to be so simple.”
Selamat tinggal proses isi minyak 5 minit terus settle.
Macam mana kalau stesen minyak tak ada internet? Atau time internet down?
Bayar harga tanpa subsidi ke?
Dah bertahun aku tanya, satu jawapan pun tak dibagi ni…
— Hezeri Samsuri (@HezeriSamsuri) September 17, 2025
With influencers amplifying these concerns, Malaysians now await clear answers from authorities on the system’s cost, efficiency, and reliability.
Eric See Toh posted a video showing a person explaining how to operate the new card machine that will supposedly be used for the identification of car owners and drivers before they make a purchase of the RON95 at a petrol station.
Former economy minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli has voiced concerns about using MyKad for the targeted RON95 fuel subsidy, citing operational difficulties similar to the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) cash aid distribution, and advocates for direct cash transfers instead to avoid long queues and streamline the process.
The government, however, maintains its plan to use MyKad, as confirmed by Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan, believing it was effective in the SARA programme and can curb subsidy leakage by allowing only eligible citizens to purchase subsidised fuel. — Sept 20, 2025
Main photo credit: The Star
