(Kuching, 7th) — SABERKAS Batu Lintang Branch Secretary Wilson Tan has voiced support for Batu Lintang State Assemblyman See Chee How’s proposal, calling on the federal government to postpone the implementation date of Sarawak’s new diesel subsidy mechanism by at least three months, to ensure the system can fully accommodate Sarawak’s unique operational environment.
In a statement, Wilson Tan said he agrees with the concerns raised by See Chee How, that while the policy’s intention is good, it should not be implemented hastily without fully considering Sarawak’s geographical environment and socio-economic realities.
He said, “The goal of targeted diesel subsidies is understandable, but all major policy adjustments must reflect local realities, especially in Sarawak, where many businesses, transport operators, the agricultural sector, and rural residents’ livelihoods are highly dependent on diesel.”
Earlier, See Chee How had called on the federal government to delay the implementation date of Sarawak’s new diesel subsidy mechanism by at least three months, so that there would be sufficient time to resolve any technical and operational issues that may arise during the execution process before fully enforcing the new system.
He also suggested that during the transition period, the current diesel purchase mechanism should be reinstated, and enforcement authorities should focus mainly on cracking down on real criminal groups involved in cross-border diesel smuggling, rather than increasing the burden on legitimate businesses.
In addition, See Chee How also suggested setting up mobile registration counters across Sarawak to help the public, especially rural and interior residents, complete related registration procedures.
Wilson Tan agrees with this, and pointed out that the federal government must ensure that petrol station MyKad (Malaysian Identity Card) verification systems and the Diesel Subsidy Control System (SKDS) registration procedures are smooth and unimpeded, thoroughly resolving all technical issues before the new policy is officially implemented.
He said the system must also be able to overcome issues with poor network connectivity in rural areas, and ensure that residents living in the interior, lacking stable network or banking services, are not excluded by the new system.
He added that local businesses should not have their normal operations disrupted due to administrative delays or overly rigid diesel quota limits.
Wilson Tan once again called on the federal government to postpone the compulsory implementation date of Sarawak’s new diesel subsidy mechanism by at least three months, and to reinstate the channel for free diesel purchases during the transition period, to avoid disruption to economic activities.
He also urged the government to focus enforcement resources on combating actual cross-border diesel smuggling syndicates, rather than imposing excessive bureaucracy on law-abiding enterprises.
In addition, he suggested that the government dispatch mobile registration and ground support teams deep into Sarawak’s rural and interior areas to help residents and petty traders complete registration for the new system.
He said, “Good public policy must be pragmatic, well-prepared, and people-oriented, rather than implemented in haste and making ordinary people bear the consequences.”
He said, “The goal of targeted diesel subsidies is understandable, but all major policy adjustments must reflect local realities, especially in Sarawak, where many businesses, transport operators, the agricultural sector, and rural residents’ livelihoods are highly dependent on diesel.”
Earlier, See Chee How had called on the federal government to delay the implementation date of Sarawak’s new diesel subsidy mechanism by at least three months, so that there would be sufficient time to resolve any technical and operational issues that may arise during the execution process before fully enforcing the new system.
He also suggested that during the transition period, the current diesel purchase mechanism should be reinstated, and enforcement authorities should focus mainly on cracking down on real criminal groups involved in cross-border diesel smuggling, rather than increasing the burden on legitimate businesses.
In addition, See Chee How also suggested setting up mobile registration counters across Sarawak to help the public, especially rural and interior residents, complete related registration procedures.
Wilson Tan agrees with this, and pointed out that the federal government must ensure that petrol station MyKad (Malaysian Identity Card) verification systems and the Diesel Subsidy Control System (SKDS) registration procedures are smooth and unimpeded, thoroughly resolving all technical issues before the new policy is officially implemented.
He said the system must also be able to overcome issues with poor network connectivity in rural areas, and ensure that residents living in the interior, lacking stable network or banking services, are not excluded by the new system.
He added that local businesses should not have their normal operations disrupted due to administrative delays or overly rigid diesel quota limits.
Wilson Tan once again called on the federal government to postpone the compulsory implementation date of Sarawak’s new diesel subsidy mechanism by at least three months, and to reinstate the channel for free diesel purchases during the transition period, to avoid disruption to economic activities.
He also urged the government to focus enforcement resources on combating actual cross-border diesel smuggling syndicates, rather than imposing excessive bureaucracy on law-abiding enterprises.
In addition, he suggested that the government dispatch mobile registration and ground support teams deep into Sarawak’s rural and interior areas to help residents and petty traders complete registration for the new system.
He said, “Good public policy must be pragmatic, well-prepared, and people-oriented, rather than implemented in haste and making ordinary people bear the consequences.”