Over 1 Week After Viral Incident, Fahmi Warns Companies Not to Make Employees Use BUDI95 for Work

Previously, we shared how a Malaysian courier worker vented his frustration online after claiming that his boss told him to use his BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) fuel subsidy for work.

He claimed that his employer allegedly instructed staff (especially drivers) to start using their own BUDI95 subsidy for work, and even their family members’ quotas if theirs ran out.

The company admitted that they have a fuel card for its vehicles

Following the viral post, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said he has personally reviewed the video and revealed that the company in question got its license under the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), according to Harian Metro.

“I’ve seen the viral clip involving a courier company and have asked the MCMC to contact the company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), since courier firms fall under MCMC’s jurisdiction,” he said.

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Fahmi also warned that companies are not allowed to make their workers use targeted fuel subsidies to refuel company-owned vehicles.

“The CEO admitted that the company has a fleet card, and the employee in question has since taken down the post and apologised,” he added.

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Fahmi added that if such incidents happen, employees can file a report with the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Costs of Living (KPDN) or inform the relevant authorities for further action.

“If any employee is told to use subsidised fuel for company vehicles, they should report it to KPDN or alert the authorities so action can be taken,” he said.

Following the issue, he also shared that he has contacted the Finance Ministry and the Association of Malaysian Express Carriers (AMEC) to explore suitable aid options for delivery riders, especially those in the gig economy.

“We know there are two types of delivery workers, those who are permanently employed and given fleet cards, and gig workers. For the latter, the Finance Ministry is looking into possibly including them under the BUDI95 fuel quota,” he added.

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