Budi95 Opens to Malaysians With Singapore Driving Licence

Malaysians who work across the Causeway and drive locally registered vehicles can begin applying for the Budi Madani RON95 (Budi95) fuel subsidy starting tomorrow, Oct 16.

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the special arrangement applies to Malaysians who hold a Singapore Driving Licence (LMS) and a valid work permit in the republic. Applicants must also own a vehicle registered in Malaysia.

Applications can be submitted through the new portal, budi95lesensg.jpj.gov.my, developed by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) to help process requests from this group.

Loke explained that Malaysians working in Singapore are required under both countries’ laws to hold only one driving licence. Those in driving-related fields must therefore surrender their Malaysian licence to obtain an LMS, even though they remain Malaysian citizens and continue using Malaysia-registered vehicles.

“To assist this group, JPJ has set up a dedicated platform for them to apply for the Budi95 subsidy. All applications will be forwarded to the Finance Ministry for review and eligibility checks,” he said during a press conference today.

Applicants will be able to check their eligibility status on the Budi95 website within 14 days of submission. Loke said the final decision on approvals will rest with the Finance Ministry, based on the criteria set under the Budi95 programme.

By the end of this month, the government expects to have an estimate of how many Malaysians currently hold Singapore driving licences.

For those who no longer work in Singapore, Loke said they can reapply for a Malaysian licence after cancelling their LMS, provided there are no active restrictions, suspensions, or convictions recorded by Singapore’s authorities.