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Ensuring Access to Subsidised Fuel - As Malaysia gears up for the launch of the BUDI95 fuel subsidy programme, the government is taking proactive steps to make sure no one is left out. From 23 September to 7 October 2025, the National Registration Department (JPN), under the Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN), will be offering free replacements for damaged MyKad chips nationwide.

BUDI95 Rollout Coming Soon - The BUDI95 fuel subsidy, which sets petrol prices at RM1.99 per litre, is officially launching on 30 September 2025. To ensure that only eligible Malaysians benefit, verification will primarily be done through MyKad. But there's good news for tech-savvy drivers—Petronas has confirmed that its Setel app can also be used for this process.

Planned Downtime for Routine Maintenance - Maybank has confirmed that it will be carrying out its scheduled system maintenance this weekend. The exercise is set to take place on Saturday, 20 September 2025, beginning at 12AM and running until 8AM. According to the bank, service interruptions will happen in phases during this eight-hour window.

Telekom Malaysia (TM) has given its Unifi TV service a fresh new look—and for the first time, it's available to everyone, not just Unifi broadband subscribers. The move marks a big shift for TM as it opens up its streaming platform and app to all Malaysians, regardless of their internet provider.

Expanding Digital Payment Options - Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad has taken another step forward in embracing digital banking by announcing that its Mastercard Debit and Credit Card-i holders can now link their cards to Google Pay and Samsung Wallet. This means customers no longer need to rely solely on their physical cards—purchases can be made conveniently through Android smartphones or smartwatches.