The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry in Malaysia is expanding Phase Two of the Subsidised Diesel Control System (SKDS) 2.0 project to include an additional 14 types of commercial vehicles. This expansion, which will take effect on Monday, May 13, will bring the total number of eligible commercial vehicles to 23. Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali made the announcement during the Northern Zone Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry Monthly Assembly in Anak Bukit.
The newly added categories of commercial vehicles include rigid lorries (curtainsiders), food catering lorries, rigid lorries (agricultural produce), rigid tank lorries (beverages), rigid lorries (livestock transport), semi (panel vans), and combination rigid lorries. Also included are service buses, rigid lorries (open platforms), moving service vans, food catering buses, rigid lorries (moving services), food catering vans, and rigid lorries (waste).
Applications for the subsidy can be made through the MySubsidi Diesel System starting on May 13 at 10 am. Companies applying for the subsidy must be registered for business in Malaysia, have valid and up-to-date road tax for the vehicle, and meet the eligibility criteria under the system. Once the application is approved, the company should submit the ‚Fleet Card‘ application to five designated oil companies, including Petronas, Shell, Petron, Caltex, and BHP.
In Phase One of the SKDS 2.0 project, nine types of vehicles were involved, such as rigid lorries (general cargo), prime movers, rigid lorries (luton/box), rigid lorries (water tanks), and others. The expansion of Phase Two aims to provide more commercial vehicle owners with access to subsidised diesel, ultimately reducing their operational costs.
For any queries regarding the Subsidised Diesel Control System 2.0 project, individuals can contact the MySubsidi Diesel System Call Centre at 03-8882 6769 from 8 am to 5 pm on weekdays. This initiative by the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry is part of the government’s efforts to support businesses and reduce the cost of living for Malaysians.