PUTRAJAYA: The government will review and consider appeals of fishermen, farmers and boat owners using RON95 petrol to ensure they also benefit from the BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) initiative, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
He said the government was aware that in certain cases, small-scale fishermen or boat owners in states such as Sabah, Sarawak and Kelantan, do use RON95 petrol although they do not possess a driving licence.
“Fishermen and farmers do receive special allowances, in addition to diesel subsidies, but if there are those who genuinely use RON95 for their boats, they can submit an appeal.
“I assure you the government will assist those who are eligible. This does not involve a large number, so we can consider it,” he said at the Ministry of Finance’s monthly assembly here today.
Also present were Deputy Finance Minister, Lim Hui Ying, and Treasury Secretary-General, Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican. – BERNAMA
