Many Malaysians were well aware that starting September 30, those with a valid driving license could purchase RON95 petrol at a subsidised rate of RM1.99 per litre.

This initiative, announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, aims to ease the financial burden on citizens. The program, called BUDI95, offers a monthly quota of 300 litres per person.

Since its launch, many stories have emerged of people experiencing the programme for the first time. While most involve issues like faulty MyKad chips or expired driving licenses preventing subsidy claims, one story from a petrol station cashier might just be the most bizarre.

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As reported by mStar, the cashier recounted how a local woman came to the station and asked to pump RM50 worth of RON95 petrol.

Confusion arose when the woman appeared shocked after being asked whether she would pay using cash or e-wallet.

According to her, she believed the BUDI95 programme worked like the MySARA aid, where recipients didn’t need to pay out of pocket.

“I was tired of explaining it to her, but she still didn’t understand. How could she think the government would just give out 300 litres of petrol for free to everyone?” the cashier said.

In the end, the woman cancelled her refueling plan, but not before blaming the cashier.

“What frustrated me more was that she blamed me for not letting her claim the subsidy like the MySARA aid. It’s called a subsidy… Does she not know what that means?”

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