The Domestic Trade Ministry engages with school bus and van operators to clarify targeted fuel subsidy mechanisms and application procedures.
PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living has held an engagement session with school transport operators to discuss the impact of fuel price adjustments.
The meeting with the Federation of Malaysian School Bus Associations also involved the Transport Ministry, the Road Transport Department, the Land Public Transport Agency and major oil companies.
KPDN explained the government’s special consideration for the sector’s reliance on fuel costs. School buses and vans are listed under the public land transport category, making them eligible for subsidised fuel.
Operators can apply for fleet cards to purchase petrol at RM2.05 per litre under the Subsidised Petrol Control System. Diesel is offered at RM1.88 per litre under the Subsidised Diesel Control System.
The discussion focused on application procedures via the MySubsidi system and the process for obtaining fleet cards from oil companies. It also covered fuel quota allocation and proposals to strengthen sector development.
PPPBSM president Amali Munif Rahmat welcomed the session and appreciated the commitment from KPDN and relevant agencies. He said the engagement ensures smooth operations amid rising cost challenges.
The outcomes will be shared with association members to ensure operators fully benefit from the government’s targeted subsidy implementation.
