Nearly 200,000 diesel vehicles approved SKDS 2.0, Ministry reports spike in fuel subsidy applications
A total of 198,046 public transport and goods vehicles of 59,940 companies have been approved for the Diesel Subsidy Control System (SKDS) as of Wednesday, June 12, according to the report Star. “With SKDS 1.0 applied to 10 vehicles, A total of 33 types of public transportation is now included in the list,” Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said.
Applications for a total of 156,242 vehicles from 40,262 companies have been received as of June 9, and the number of daily applications has increased significantly following the announcement of rationalization of diesel subsidies earlier this week on June 10, Armizan said.
“The department forecasts continued higher applications through June 30, along with cash payments to SKDS recipients who have not yet received their fleet cards. Eligible people can apply immediately through mysubsidi.kpdn.gov.my to receive the targeted subsidy offered by the government,” the Minister said, assuring that the MySubsidi Diesel system will issue approval immediately if all the details are in order.
Earlier this week, the Ministry of Finance named the Vehicles that do not meet standards for Budi Personal’s targeted diesel subsidy support in Peninsular Malaysia, under the Budi Madani support program.
On Tuesday, some businesses said they have or will increase their prices because these products are involved in vehicle towing and concrete production, which are not included in targeted diesel subsidies.
Meanwhile, the cost of operating tourist bus services will increase by 30%. Tourist buses are excluded from the targeted subsidy programsaid the Association of Peninsula Tourist Bus Operators and Tourist Bus Service Operators has urged the government to add to the program.
Yesterday, the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) said Research the possibility of adding more types of vehicles on the list. The ministry has also announced a WhatsApp hotline to address public complaints on pricing and supply issues related to the implementation of Subsidized Diesel Control System (SKDS) 2.0.
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