BMW Leverages Vegetable Oil to Slash CO2 Emissions
In a pioneering move to enhance sustainability and reduce CO2 emissions, the BMW Group has announced a significant shift towards using hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO 100) as a fuel for its diesel models produced in Germany. This initiative, set to begin in January 2025, underscores BMW’s commitment to cutting down its carbon footprint through innovative […]
Rafizi Clarifies Diesel Subsidies: Government Continues Support for Fisheries, Transport, and Logistics
Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli has clarified that the government is still covering the cost of diesel subsidies for eligible sectors, despite the price of diesel being floated. Speaking on the Yang Bakar Menteri (YBM) podcast, Rafizi explained that subsidies are still provided to essential sectors like fisheries, public transport, and logistics, although private users are […]
Government Diesel Subsidies Remain a Burden Despite Rationalisation
Despite efforts to rationalise diesel subsidies, the government continues to shoulder a substantial burden, amounting to RM10 billion annually, as disclosed by the Finance Ministry in a parliamentary written reply. Breakdown of Subsidies According to NST, the ministry revealed that this annual subsidy includes RM4 billion earmarked for the public transport and logistics sectors. Diesel […]
SKDS 2.0: Proses Permohonan dan Bayaran Balik untuk Pemohon
Pemohon yang layak bagi fasa kedua Sistem Kawalan Diesel Bersubsidi (SKDS 2.0) yang belum menerima kad armada mereka boleh memohon pembayaran balik bermula 1 Julai, menurut FMT. Kementerian Kewangan telah mengumumkan bahawa permohonan ini mesti dikemukakan melalui portal Budi Madani, dengan pemohon dikehendaki menyimpan resit mereka untuk tujuan audit. Tarikh Akhir Pendaftaran dan Proses Permohonan […]
Subsidised Diesel Reimbursement Applications Open July 1
Eligible participants of the second phase of the Subsidised Diesel Control System (SKDS 2.0) who have not received their fleet cards can apply for reimbursements starting July 1, according to FMT. The Finance Ministry has announced that these applications must be submitted via the Budi Madani portal, with applicants required to keep their receipts for […]
Jualan Kenderaan Diesel Dijangka Turun 50%
Penjualan kenderaan diesel, terutamanya trak pikap, dijangka turun lebih 50% disebabkan pengenalan harga bahan api terapung. Khairil Anwar Jaafar, penasihat jualan kereta terpakai berusia 45 tahun, telah mencatatkan kelembapan ketara dalam jualan sepanjang bulan lalu. Bakal pembeli mengambil pendekatan tunggu dan lihat, yang menyebabkan penurunan dalam pembelian kenderaan diesel. Keputusan Strategik untuk Menangani Penurunan Jualan […]
Diesel Vehicle Sales Anticipated to Drop by 50%
The sales of diesel vehicles, particularly pickup trucks, are anticipated to drop by over 50% due to the introduction of floating fuel prices. Used car sales advisor Khairil Anwar Jaafar, 45, noted a significant slowdown in sales over the past month, with potential buyers adopting a wait-and-see approach. As a result, Khairil’s company has decided […]
Premier Sarawak Mencadangkan Tenaga Alternatif Untuk Gantikan Diesel
Premier Sarawak Abang Johari Openg menyarankan kerajaan persekutuan mencari alternatif tenaga mampu milik dan mampan bagi menggantikan penggunaan diesel di seluruh negara. Beliau mencadangkan bahawa alternatif sedemikian boleh menghapuskan pergantungan kepada subsidi diesel yang dibiayai kerajaan. Abang Johari membuat kenyataan ini selepas Persidangan dan Pameran Hidrogen Hijau Asia Pasifik (APGH) 2024, di mana beliau menekankan […]
Sarawak Premier Calls for Sustainable Energy Alternatives to Replace Diesel
Sarawak Premier Abang Johari Openg has urged the federal government to seek out affordable and sustainable energy alternatives to replace diesel consumption nationwide. He suggested that such alternatives could eliminate the reliance on government-funded diesel subsidies. Abang Johari made these remarks following the Asia Pacific Green Hydrogen Conference and Exhibition (APGH) 2024, where he emphasised […]
Subsidi Diesel Dijangka Meningkatkan KDNK dan Penjimatan
Subsidi diesel baru-baru ini telah menimbulkan ramai pendapat berbeza mengenai kesannya terhadap ekonomi Malaysia. Pakar ekonomi seperti Prof Emeritus Dr. Barjoyai Bardai dan Dr. Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid memberikan pandangan yang berbeza mengenai kesan pelarasan subsidi ini. Menurut Dr. Barjoyai, seperti yang dilaporkan oleh NST, peningkatan ketara dalam penggunaan diesel Malaysia boleh memberi kesan yang […]