Prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad launched the B10 biodiesel programme for the transportation sector today at Putrajaya. B10 biodiesel – which contains 10% palm oil, up from the 7% blend currently sold at the pumps – will be mandatory from February 1 next year. The PM – who symbolically flagged off five oil tankers from Petronas, Shell, Petron, BHPetrol … [Read more...] about PM launches B10 biodiesel programme
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Independent auditor to be appointed to study toll issue
The works ministry says it will appoint an independent auditor in January to study the issue of toll collection, and will assist the government in obtaining data and recommendations pertaining to the matter, Bernama reports. The analysis will include the reduction of toll rates in the short, medium and long term, said works minister Baru Bian. “On Oct 31, the cabinet, … [Read more...] about Independent auditor to be appointed to study toll issue
Fuel price increase to be gradual once floated in 2019
The government will ensure that the increase in RON 95 petrol prices will be gradual for those who aren’t eligible for targeted fuel subsidies. Fuel prices will be floated next year, with targeted assistance replacing the current blanket subsidy, as announced in Budget 2019. According to minister of domestic trade and consumer affairs Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution … [Read more...] about Fuel price increase to be gradual once floated in 2019
Nine city mayors and JPJ will soon be allowed to deregister, remove abandoned cars
Transport minister Anthony Loke has announced that amendments will be made to the Road Transport Act that will widen the scope of operation for both the Road Transport Department (JPJ) and nine city mayors, which includes allowing them to deregister and remove abandoned vehicles. In a report by The Star, Loke said the Road Transport (Amendment) Bill 2018 will be tabled in … [Read more...] about Nine city mayors and JPJ will soon be allowed to deregister, remove abandoned cars
Touch ‘n Go eWallet adds TNG Card feature – bypasses physical card balance, pilot rollout on DUKE
, Touch ‘n Go has added a new TNG Card feature to its eWallet app, which allows users to pay toll fares using the funds in their eWallet. This is not to be confused with the RFID system that also uses the app, as you still pay using a physical Touch ‘n Go card. Instead, the system lets you link your cards – up to three in total – to your eWallet account. … [Read more...] about Touch ‘n Go eWallet adds TNG Card feature – bypasses physical card balance, pilot rollout on DUKE