KUNDASANG: The mechanism for diesel subsidy distribution under the Subsidised Diesel Control System (SKDS) will be enhanced by expanding eligibility to include jeeps and pickup trucks for the land goods transport sector nationwide, effective June 1.
Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali (pic) said the decision was made during the Cabinet meeting on May 20.
“Previously, eligibility for such vehicles was limited to the Cameron Highlands area. Beginning June 1, 2026, companies in the land goods transport sector nationwide that own jeeps and pickup trucks may apply to register under SKDS,” he told Bernama here yesterday.
He said the government also agreed to extend diesel subsidy benefits under SKDS to jeeps and pickup trucks previously registered under individual ownership, subject to approval for the transfer of ownership to a company.
“Individual operators involved in land goods transportation are encouraged to register their companies or businesses with the Companies Commission of Malaysia, the Malaysia Cooperative Societies Commission (SKM) or relevant authorities in Sabah and Sarawak in accordance with state laws.
“Applicants must fulfil other eligibility requirements, including transferring vehicle ownership from an individual to a company through the Road Transport Department.”
Armizan said the government also agreed to change the fixed quota limits under SKDS for the land goods transport sector to help improve rules and enforcement against subsidy misuse and fleet card abuse.
As of May 20, 2026, a total of 179,716 companies – representing 432,495 eligible vehicles across the public land, land goods, and water transport sectors – had received petrol and diesel subsidy benefits.
