(Kuching, 27th) To curb diesel leakage, the government has introduced new measures stipulating that light vehicles in Sabah and Sarawak may not purchase more than 50 liters of diesel per transaction, while the subsidized price remains at RM2.15 per liter in both states.
Prime Minister Anwar stated that this limit applies to light vehicles for public transportation, freight, and private use, and is one of a series of measures to ensure sufficient fuel supply and fair distribution.
He said: “For light vehicles used for public transportation, freight, and private purposes, the maximum refueling limit per transaction is 50 liters.”
“If the purchases are excessive, leakage issues will arise.”
He made these remarks during a special address broadcast live on Radio Television Malaysia yesterday (March 26th).
Anwar stated that other vehicle categories are similarly subject to purchase limits, wherein vehicles under 3 tons may purchase up to 100 liters of diesel per transaction, and vehicles over 3 tons are limited to 150 liters per transaction.
He emphasized: “These measures are necessary to ensure an adequate supply and fair allocation for everyone. If adjustments are not made, we are concerned about the occurrence of fuel hoarding and smuggling, which has been detected in the past.”
At the same time, he reiterated that despite the increase in global oil prices, the federal government will continue maintaining diesel subsidies for Sabah and Sarawak due to the unique geographic and logistical challenges in these two states.
He said: “Given the geographic and logistical conditions in Sabah and Sarawak, at this stage we have taken what I consider a reasonable approach, but the issue of leakage must be curbed and controlled.”
Anwar also called on the public to cooperate with government measures, and admitted that the relevant policies may cause inconvenience.
He said: “I hope the people understand that these measures are intended to safeguard the interests of the majority.”
“This is not easy and may cause inconvenience to some, but with everyone’s support, we can continue to prevent the loss of resources.”
Prime Minister Anwar stated that this limit applies to light vehicles for public transportation, freight, and private use, and is one of a series of measures to ensure sufficient fuel supply and fair distribution.
He said: “For light vehicles used for public transportation, freight, and private purposes, the maximum refueling limit per transaction is 50 liters.”
“If the purchases are excessive, leakage issues will arise.”
Anwar stated that other vehicle categories are similarly subject to purchase limits, wherein vehicles under 3 tons may purchase up to 100 liters of diesel per transaction, and vehicles over 3 tons are limited to 150 liters per transaction.
He emphasized: “These measures are necessary to ensure an adequate supply and fair allocation for everyone. If adjustments are not made, we are concerned about the occurrence of fuel hoarding and smuggling, which has been detected in the past.”
At the same time, he reiterated that despite the increase in global oil prices, the federal government will continue maintaining diesel subsidies for Sabah and Sarawak due to the unique geographic and logistical challenges in these two states.
He said: “Given the geographic and logistical conditions in Sabah and Sarawak, at this stage we have taken what I consider a reasonable approach, but the issue of leakage must be curbed and controlled.”
Anwar also called on the public to cooperate with government measures, and admitted that the relevant policies may cause inconvenience.
He said: “I hope the people understand that these measures are intended to safeguard the interests of the majority.”
“This is not easy and may cause inconvenience to some, but with everyone’s support, we can continue to prevent the loss of resources.”