Questions Mount As Ron95 Subsidy Machines Begin Rolling Out

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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?”

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.”

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. —  Focus Malaysia

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