Limited use of Padu data in Budi95 initiative, says Amir Hamzah

Published on 23 Sep 2025 11:36:26 PM

Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan clarified that the Budi Madani RON95 (Budi95) subsidy programme does not rely heavily on the Central Database Hub (Padu) system.

Speaking at a media briefing on Tuesday (Sept 23), he said while Padu is valuable for managing large-scale data and analytics, the Budi95 scheme only requires two straightforward eligibility checks: Malaysian citizenship and a valid driving licence.

He stressed that Padu remains an important tool for broader policy-making.

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