Is It Illegal To Borrow Your Parents' MyKad For Subsidised Petrol? Here’s What The Law Says

We’ve all been there, your parents are at home, you’re heading out to run some errands in their car, and the fuel light blinks. You think, "I'll just take Mom’s MyKad to the station to get that sweet RM1.99/L Budi95 rate." 

It seems like a harmless family favor, right? Well, think again. The National Registration Department (JPN) and the Ministry of Finance (MoF) have officially cleared up the confusion, and the "definitive answer" might be more serious than you expected.

The Verdict: Can You Use Your Parents' MyKad?

In short: No. According to JPN Director-General Datuk Badrul Hisham Alias, the MyKad is a personal identification document that cannot be used, held, or represented by any other individual, and that includes your own family members.

Here is the breakdown of why this "favor" could land you in hot water:

1. It’s Actually a Criminal Offence

This isn't just a petrol station "rule", it’s federal law. Under Regulation 25 of the National Registration Regulations 1990, possessing or using someone else's identity card is an offence. 

2. The "Physical Presence" Rule

For a Budi95 transaction to be legal, the actual owner of the MyKad must be personally present at the counter or the pump. You cannot "hand over" your IC to a child, spouse, or friend to refuel on your behalf.

3. You Risk a Permanent "Budi95" Ban

As of April 1, 2026, the government has tightened the Budi95 quota to 200 litres per month due to rising global oil prices. With this tightening comes stricter enforcement. The MoF has warned that they will block and blacklist any MyKad found involved in suspicious transactions.

Read: Fuel Subsidy Update: Your 300L Monthly Quota Could Drop to 200L This April

The "Tumpat" Case: A Warning to All

The JPN’s reminder follows a recent arrest in Tumpat, Kelantan. A man was caught red-handed using four different identity cards to purchase over 100 litres of subsidised RON95. JPN is now conducting nationwide investigations to catch similar "subsidy raiders."

TL;DR – How to stay safe at the pump:

• DO: Use your own MyKad and valid driving license to fuel up.
• DO: Drive your parents' car using your own Budi95 quota. (The subsidy follows the person, not the car!)
• DON'T: Take anyone else's MyKad to the station, even if they give you permission.
• DON'T: Let someone else "hold" your MyKad while you’re in the car.

Saving a few ringgit by using a family member's quota isn't worth a criminal record. Keep your MyKad in your own wallet, and keep your parents' MyKad in theirs.

Read: Bye-Bye RM1.99? Why Your Petrol Subsidy is Now a 'Timed' Reality