KUALA LUMPUR – The government will expand the Subsidised Diesel Control System (SKDS) to cover jeeps and pickup trucks for the land goods transport sector nationwide, effective June 1.
Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the Cabinet approved the change on May 20, Bernama reported.
“Previously, eligibility for such vehicles was limited to the Cameron Highlands area. Beginning June 1, 2026, companies in the land goods transport sector nationwide that own jeeps and pickup trucks may apply to register under SKDS,” he told reporters in Kundasang today.
The minister added that diesel subsidy benefits would also be extended to jeeps and pickups previously registered under individual ownership, provided the vehicles are transferred to company ownership.
“Individual operators involved in land goods transportation are encouraged to register their companies or businesses with the Companies Commission of Malaysia, the Malaysia Cooperative Societies Commission (SKM), or relevant authorities in Sabah and Sarawak in accordance with state laws.
“In addition, applicants must fulfil other eligibility requirements, including transferring vehicle ownership from an individual to a company through the Road Transport Department,” he said.
Datuk Armizan noted that fixed quota limits under SKDS for the land goods sector would be revised to strengthen regulatory oversight and curb subsidy misuse.
“Each fleet card will be allocated a fixed quota ranging from 900 litres to 5,000 litres per month, depending on the quota limit set for 23 categories of vehicles in the land goods transport sector.
“The total quota allocation is determined based on an analysis of transport usage patterns throughout the two-year implementation period of SKDS. The revised fixed quota rates for each fleet card will take effect on June 1,” he explained.
Companies requiring fuel beyond the set limits may appeal to the Petroleum Subsidy Approval Committee (JKSP) under the ministry.
“Appeals can be submitted online via email at [email protected] or physically at the nearest KPDN office.
“Applications will be assessed based on the justification of actual operational requirements and existing monthly fuel usage records in the SKDS system since approval was granted,” he said.
Datuk Armizan urged companies in the public land transport, land goods transport, and water public transport sectors that have not yet received fuel subsidies to register under the Subsidised Petrol Control System (SKPS) and SKDS.
He emphasised that all beneficiaries must use fleet cards responsibly. “Any misuse will result in the immediate suspension of the fleet card and the company concerned being blacklisted,” he warned.
As of May 20, 2026, 179,716 companies involving 432,495 eligible vehicles had received petrol and diesel subsidies, including 19,189 companies with 38,817 vehicles under SKPS, and 160,527 companies with 393,678 vehicles under SKDS. – May 23, 2026