KUALA LUMPUR – Oil companies have been told to implement the use of “cash cards” in the interim for diesel subsidy applicants who have yet to receive their fleet cars, the Domestic Trade and Costs of Living Ministry said today.
Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali told the Dewan Rakyat that the use of cash cards are an alternative both the Domestic Trade Ministry and Finance Ministry have agreed upon to simplify the ongoing process for applicants who are still waiting for their fleet cards to be issued.
“We have integrated our system with the Road Transport Department Malaysia (JPJ), so as soon as applicants’ documents are submitted, their application should be approved in swift time, if they are eligible.
“I do admit that there is a delay in issuing fleet cards by oil companies. However, we continue to hold engagement with oil companies to ensure that this issue will be solved soon.
“Apart from reimbursements, the Domestic Trade Ministry and Finance Ministry aim to simplify the process and request that oil companies implement the use of cash cards while waiting for the issuance of fleet cards to be resolved.
“We take note of the users’ concerns and complications. And we will continue to work with these five oil companies to speed up fleet card issuance,” he said during Question Time in reply to a supplementary question from Khoo Poay Tiong (Kota Melaka-PH).
Previously, on June 9, Armizan said those who have yet to obtain their fleet cards from oil companies are required to keep their diesel purchase receipts for reimbursement.
Fleet cards are for those eligible to continue receiving subsidised diesel, such as public transport and logistics vehicles. There are 33 categories of vehicles in different sectors eligible for subsidised diesel so as to ensure the price of essential consumer goods and services are not impacted.
Armizan also told Dewan Rakyat the ministry is monitoring for unnecessary price hikes due to the targeted diesel subsidy, which raised the retail price of the fuel RM3.35 per litre effective June 10.
He urged members of the public to lodge a report if there is any incessant price hike on daily goods and services.
The subsidised diesel price remains capped at RM2.15 per litre in Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan. – July 10, 2024