KUALA LUMPUR: The government will announce the T15 classification, identifying those who will be excluded from targeted subsidies, including for RON95, in the first quarter of next year, says Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.
During a Minister's Question Time in the Dewan Rakyat, Rafizi said that individuals excluded from receiving subsidies would have the opportunity to appeal the decision.
"The eligibility determination and individual assessments will be managed by the Economy Ministry, while the Finance Ministry will oversee the implementation of targeted RON95 subsidies at petrol stations," he said.
"Our plan is to make this announcement in the first quarter of 2025. This means the T15 classification and eligibility criteria will be revealed, and individuals who have not yet registered in the government's systems will have the chance to do so. Those who are registered but found to be ineligible will be allowed to appeal," he added.
Rafizi was responding to a supplementary question from Datuk Dr Mohd Radzi Jidin (PN-Putrajaya) regarding the timeline for the T15 classification announcement.
In the 2025 budget, the government revealed that RON95 subsidies amounting to RM8 billion would be reduced for the T15 group, while the retail price of RM2.05 per litre would remain for 85 per cent of the population.
On Oct 28, Rafizi said that the Economy Ministry and the Finance Ministry were finalising the details for the T15 group category, with plans to present it to the cabinet for approval within a month.
This timeframe is essential for developing a more precise framework for the T15 group, based on local conditions rather than a national-level definition used in previous policies.
High-income individuals, referred to as T15, will be classified based on their net disposable income and place of residence.
Rafizi said that net disposable income would be assessed in relation to the Basic Living Expenditure (PAKW) specific to each locality.
He said that some 10 million households nationwide could qualify for the T15 classification, but a careful evaluation using various databases, including the Central Database System (Padu), was necessary.