S’wak records 3,869 companies, 14,447 vehicles under diesel subsidy scheme as of June 14

A car filling up diesel at a petrol station in Kuching. Photo credit: DayakDaily

By DayakDaily Team

SIMANGGANG, June 16: A total of 3,869 companies and 14,447 vehicles in Sarawak have registered under the Subsidised Diesel Control System (SKDS) as of June 14.

In a Sarawak Public Communication Unit (Ukas) report, Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) Sri Aman branch chief Qartinee Mohamad Esa said this reflects a positive response from transport companies, the logistics sector, and commercial vehicle owners eligible to benefit from subsidised diesel under the scheme.

“Through this system, companies that meet the eligibility requirements will continue to enjoy access to subsidised diesel to support their operations and economic activities,” she said at the SKDS Briefing and Mobile Registration Counter Programme here today.

The programme involved 80 attendees and began with a briefing session conducted by KPDN Sarawak Development Section chief Jacqualine Jagang aimed at enhancing understanding and facilitating the registration process for eligible companies and vehicles under SKDS.

She added that the outreach approach through engagement sessions and mobile registration counters enables participants to obtain detailed explanations on eligibility criteria, application procedures, subsidy quota management, and compliance with the stipulated regulations.

“This programme is part of KPDN’s ongoing efforts to ensure information regarding the implementation of SKDS is delivered directly to the business community and stakeholders throughout Sarawak,” she said.

She further noted that the ministry will continue to intensify briefing sessions and mobile registration counters at strategic locations across the State to ensure more eligible companies and commercial vehicle owners can participate in SKDS.

“We greatly appreciate the cooperation of all parties in ensuring the successful implementation of this government policy so that diesel subsidy benefits can be distributed fairly, transparently, and in a targeted manner,” she said.

Also present were Sri Aman District Officer Shariff Bujang and Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board office representative Lena Buntal.

The SKDS is an initiative aimed at ensuring diesel subsidies are channelled to eligible groups and sectors, while reducing leakages and improving the efficiency of national subsidy management. — DayakDaily