CYBERJAYA: Registration for cash refund claims from passenger boat companies eligible for RON95 petrol subsidies has opened on Oct 9, says Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali.
The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister said that registration could be completed through the link https://mysubsidi.kpdn.gov.my, noting that the initiative aimed to ensure passenger boat operators, especially those serving island and riverine areas, continued to provide essential transport services to communities without being burdened by high operating costs.
"The government agreed to include passenger boat companies in the list of public transport sectors eligible to receive RON95 petrol subsidies under the Subsidised Petrol Control System (SKPS) beginning Oct 9," he said.
"With this, operators could submit cash refund claims through the designated portal," he said after the fleet card presentation ceremony at a petrol station here on Friday (Oct 3).
Armizan noted that only public passenger boat companies registered with the Malaysia Marine Department (JLM), Sabah Ports and Harbours Department (JPDS), or Sarawak Rivers Board (LSS) were eligible to submit claims.
Moreover, Armizan said the passenger boats needed to operate in populated areas and provide scheduled services, such as the Kudat-Pulau Banggi route.
As an interim measure, he highlighted that the government also agreed to provide cash refunds to passenger boat companies that met the criteria for RON95 purchases made between Sept 30 and Oct 31, 2025.
"Operators were required to upload supporting documents such as business registration certificates, bank statements, number of boats, boat registration numbers, and engine capacity, in addition to valid petrol purchase receipts," he remarked.
He added that all completed claims would be verified by the relevant water transport regulatory agency and the SKPS administrator before refunds were credited directly into the company's bank account.
"Cash refunds would be disbursed by the Finance Ministry within 15 working days after the review process was completed," he stated.
He mentioned that the initiative would not only help reduce operating costs for passenger boat operators but also ensure the continuity of water transport services that served as a lifeline for communities in the interior, riverine, and island areas.
"The government wants to ensure that the people continue to have access to safe and affordable transport without being affected by rising fuel costs," he added.
Meanwhile, according to SKPS data as of 5pm on Thursday (Oct 2), a total of 9,712 companies with 20,713 vehicles had registered since the system opened on Sept 15. On Oct 2 alone, 243 public transport companies and 288 land freight transport companies registered, bringing the total to 531 companies with 786 vehicles recorded that day. – Bernama
