PAPAR: Applications for registration of the Subsidised Diesel Control System (SKDS) for land freight vehicles in Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan will open starting May 4, says Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali (pic).
The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) Minister said eligible registered vehicles of land freight companies can benefit from diesel subsidies, subject to rates set by the government.
“As announced by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof on April 6, 2026, the implementation of the distribution of diesel fuel subsidies for the land freight sector through SKDS will be expanded to Sabah, Sarawak and the Federal Territory (WP) of Labuan,” he said after officiating the Price Reduction Campaign @ Bataras Programme here yesterday.
He said the current subsidy price rate for SKDS for the land freight sector is RM2.15 per litre and the purchase of subsidised diesel by land freight companies will be implemented using the fleet card method.
Armizan said full details of the registration implementation will be announced on May 1, 2026.
“In preparation for registration, company owners are advised to ensure the availability of all relevant records and documents, such as ensuring the company registration is active and vehicles have valid road tax,” he added, Bernama reported.
Meanwhile, commenting on the Price Reduction Campaign @ Bataras Programme, he said it was organised by Bataras Sdn Bhd as a commitment by some industry players to help ease the burden of the people.
“Bataras is a local company that has been established since 1998. Through this campaign, consumers have the opportunity to buy a number of essential items at lower prices, which would help to ease their daily expenses.
“This campaign runs from April 15 to June 30 this year, involving all Bataras Supermarket branches in Sabah,” he said.
