Summary
- BUDI95 eligibility increases from 200 to 300 litres, while BUDI Diesel rises from 300 to 400 litres.
- School maintenance allocation rises by RM500 million to RM1.5 billion for 2027.
- Free three-month AI subscriptions will initially target 100,000 youths aged 18 to 30.
- RM1 billion will improve digital systems at 150 hospitals and 2,000 health clinics.
- e-Invoice exemption threshold rises from RM1 million to RM3 million.
- Small traders will receive RM200 million in grants, while micro-business financing rises to RM6 billion.
PUTRAJAYA, August 30 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced a package of measures covering fuel assistance, schools, healthcare, artificial intelligence and small businesses.
In conjunction with his 2026 National Day address. Under BUDI MADANI, BUDI95 eligibility will rise from 200 to 300 litres, while BUDI Diesel will increase from 300 to 400 litres, effective as early as Sept. 1.
School maintenance funding will increase by RM500 million to RM1.5 billion for 2027, covering all types of schools.
The government will also initially target 100,000 Malaysians aged 18 to 30 with three-month free AI subscriptions after they complete an AI learning module through Rakyat Digital.
Another RM1 billion will support Electronic Medical Records and Wi-Fi connectivity involving 150 hospitals and 2,000 health clinics.
The e-Invoice exemption threshold will rise from RM1 million to RM3 million in annual sales, with the government saying 1.1 million businesses will be exempted.
Small traders will also receive RM200 million under Geran Sejahtera MADANI, while the 2026 micro-business financing pool will increase by RM1 billion to RM6 billion.
