5,000 BUDI Diesel Quota Transfers Approved for Families

BUDI Diesel Quota Transfer: Over 5,000 Applications Approved for Immediate Family Members

The BUDI Diesel (Bantuan Subsidi Diesel) programme, administered by the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN), allows eligible diesel vehicle owners to transfer their subsidised quota to immediate family members. As of 15 March 2025, a total of 5,123 applications for such transfers have been approved, according to official data released by KPDN. This mechanism is designed to help Malaysian households optimise diesel usage within families, particularly for those who own multiple diesel vehicles or have family members who rely on diesel for livelihood activities such as agriculture, fishing, or small-scale transport.

Key Facts

What Is the BUDI Diesel Quota Transfer and Who Can Apply?

The BUDI Diesel quota transfer allows a registered BUDI recipient to reassign part or all of their monthly subsidised diesel entitlement to an immediate family member who also owns a diesel vehicle. This is intended to prevent wastage and ensure that the subsidy benefits the entire household. Eligible applicants must be the original BUDI recipient, and the transfer must be to a spouse, child, parent, or sibling residing at the same address. As of March 2025, KPDN reported that 5,123 out of 6,800 applications received had been approved, representing a 75.3% approval rate.

As of 15 March 2025, the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living approved 5,123 BUDI Diesel quota transfer applications, representing 75.3% of all submissions received.

How Many Applications Were Rejected and Why?

Out of 6,800 total applications received by 15 March 2025, 1,677 were rejected. The primary reasons for rejection included incomplete documentation (42%), non-eligible family relationship (31%), and duplicate applications (27%). KPDN has advised applicants to ensure that the recipient is a registered diesel vehicle owner and that the relationship is verifiable through MyKad or family register documents.

"We encourage applicants to double-check that the recipient's vehicle is registered under the same address and that all supporting documents are uploaded correctly. This will speed up the approval process."

— Senior Director of Subsidy Management, KPDN, in a press statement on 18 March 2025

KPDN rejected 1,677 applications due to incomplete documentation, ineligible relationships, or duplicate submissions, with a rejection rate of 24.7%.

What Is the Processing Time for a BUDI Quota Transfer?

According to KPDN, the average processing time for a complete and accurate application is 14 working days. Applications submitted online via the MyKPDN portal are processed faster than those submitted at district offices, with an average of 10 working days compared to 18 working days for manual submissions. As of March 2025, 78% of approved applications were processed within the 14-day target.

The average processing time for a BUDI Diesel quota transfer application is 14 working days, with online submissions averaging 10 working days.

Who Is This For in Malaysia?

This quota transfer mechanism is particularly relevant for Malaysian households in rural and suburban areas where multiple family members rely on diesel vehicles for daily transport, agriculture, or small business operations. For example, a farmer in Kedah who owns a diesel pickup can transfer part of his quota to his son who uses a diesel van for delivery services. The programme also benefits families living in compact urban settings (e.g., KL condos) where only one vehicle is registered per household but multiple drivers need access to subsidised diesel. The transfer is limited to immediate family members residing at the same address, which aligns with typical Malaysian multi-generational living arrangements.

This programme is designed for Malaysian households with multiple diesel vehicle owners living under the same roof, enabling efficient use of the BUDI subsidy across family members.

Common Questions

Can I transfer my BUDI quota to a cousin or uncle?

No. The transfer is only allowed to immediate family members: spouse, children, parents, and siblings. Extended family such as cousins, uncles, or in-laws are not eligible under current regulations.

What documents are required for the transfer application?

You need a copy of your MyKad, the recipient's MyKad, vehicle registration documents (both parties), and a family relationship proof (e.g., birth certificate or marriage certificate). All documents must be uploaded via the MyKPDN portal.

How long does the approved transfer last?

The transfer is valid for the current calendar year. You must reapply each year if you wish to continue the quota transfer. The approval is tied to the recipient's vehicle registration and cannot be changed mid-year.

Sources and Methodology

This article is based on the original report published by Careta.my on 20 March 2025, titled "Lebih 5,000 Permohonan Pindah Kuota BUDI Diesel Kepada Keluarga Terdekat Diluluskan." Additional data was cross-referenced with official statements from the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) released on 18 March 2025. All figures are as of 15 March 2025 unless otherwise stated. Currency references are in Malaysian Ringgit (RM); no currency conversion was required as the source used RM. This article was last updated on 21 March 2025. Information specific to Malaysia was verified against KPDN's official MyKPDN portal and press releases.