KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 15): Malaysians employed across the causeway who possess Singapore-issued driving licences can begin registering for the Budi95 fuel subsidy programme through a dedicated website starting Thursday, Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced.
In a statement, Loke said the arrangement was to accommodate Malaysians working in Singapore, particularly those in the transport and service sectors such as bus drivers, support service drivers and operations staff.
Under current driver licensing rules in both Malaysia and Singapore, an individual is allowed to hold only one valid driving licence — either Malaysian or Singaporean.
As a result, many Malaysians employed as drivers in Singapore are required to surrender their Malaysian licence to obtain a Singapore one, even if they still reside in Malaysia and own Malaysian-registered vehicles used locally.
To address this, Loke said the ministry, through the Road Transport Department (JPJ), has set up a dedicated website — budi95lesensg.jpj.gov.my/ — to assist the Finance Ministry (MOF) in evaluating and processing subsidy applications from this group.
“All applications received will be submitted to the MOF for further review and consideration of eligibility,” he said, adding that final approval for all applications falls under the MOF’s jurisdiction, based on the criteria set under the Budi95 subsidy scheme.
Applicants can check their eligibility status 14 days after submission via the official Budi95 portal at budi95lesensg.jpj.gov.my/
To qualify, applicants must be Malaysian citizens, hold a valid Singapore driving licence, and possess a valid Singapore work permit, Loke said.
For Malaysians who no longer work in Singapore or are no longer required to hold a Singapore licence, they may reapply for a Malaysian driving licence after cancelling their Singapore licence through existing procedures, he added.
Applications for a new Malaysian driving licence can be made at any JPJ office once Singaporean authorities confirm there are no restrictions, suspensions or offences linked to the cancelled licence.