Will RON95 subsidies be implemented nationwide, including Sabah and Sarawak?

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Targeted RON95 Petrol Subsidies to be Implemented Nationwide, Including Sabah and Sarawak

The targeted subsidy for RON95 petrol is set to be implemented across Malaysia, encompassing both Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak. This initiative aims to provide financial relief to eligible public and goods land transport companies and shield consumers from fluctuations in petrol prices. The Ministry of Finance is expected to announce the specific details of this subsidy scheme soon.
Early Registration for SKPS Encouraged

Public and goods land transport companies are strongly encouraged to register for the Subsidised Petrol Control System (SKPS) without delay. This proactive step will ensure they can benefit from the RON95 petrol subsidy as soon as its implementation date is announced by the Ministry of Finance. While the SKPS registration process with the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) is efficient, with potential approval within a day or even an hour if documentation is complete, the subsequent application for fleet cards from oil companies is a more time-consuming phase.
Low Registration Numbers Highlight Need for Urgency

Current registration figures for SKPS indicate a low uptake among eligible entities. As of the day before the article, only 89 vehicles in Sabah and six in Sarawak had completed their SKPS registration, out of an estimated 4,647 eligible vehicles in those states. Nationwide, while 1,790 companies involving 5,449 vehicles had applied for SKPS by September 15th, only 164 companies with 249 vehicles had fully completed their registration. Approximately 100,000 public and goods land transport company vehicles across the country are estimated to be eligible for this subsidy.
Nationwide Application Contrasts with Diesel Subsidy Implementation

A key distinction of the upcoming RON95 petrol subsidy is its nationwide application. This contrasts with the targeted diesel subsidy, which was implemented exclusively in Peninsular Malaysia, while subsidies were maintained in Sabah and Sarawak. This broader scope for the petrol subsidy aims to ensure equitable benefits for transport operators across the entire nation, addressing potential misunderstandings that it might be limited to certain regions.

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