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Ministry Clears Summons-Budi95 Confusion

Dec 10, 2025

The Transport Ministry has clarified that outstanding traffic summonses will not affect a motorist's eligibility for the BUDI95 petrol subsidy.

It explained that they're two separate matters that operate independently without any connection.

The ministry adds that a Malaysian citizen only needs a MyKad and valid driving license for the subsidy.

It said this following earlier reports claiming that those who don’t pay their summonses will lose access to the Budi95 subsidy.

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The government is stepping up efforts to review child safety risks in online gaming.

As such, it will conduct a comprehensive review and consult the relevant stakeholders to obtain their views and input.

In the meantime, the Communications Ministry has urged parents to monitor their children online to prevent exposure to violence, crime, gambling, and virtual rewards that could encourage aggressive behavior.

It also stressed that a digital device should not act as a substitute for a parent.

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MAHB has implemented 16 facility improvement initiatives at KLIA Terminal 2, as part of efforts to enhance passenger flow, comfort, and operational efficiency in preparation for Visit Malaysia Year.

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At least 22 people have died following a fire at an office building in Jakarta.

Police believe that the fire began after a battery exploded on the first floor before the flames spread upwards.

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And millions of children and teenagers under the age of 16 have lost access to their social media accounts in Australia.

This, following a ban – which is the first of its kind in the world – that the government says is aimed at protecting young people from harmful online content.