From Free Malaysia Today – Diesel costs more in Sabah?


Let’s vote to remove the diesel subsidy, and cultivate good energy saving habits.

Dateline 2011-06-16:

As unbelievable as it sounds, diesel costs more in oil-producing Sabah than in near-barren Peninsular Malaysia.

Decrying the withdrawal of fuel subsidies as “particularly unfair” to Sabah and Sarawak, the Federation of Sabah Lorry Transport Associations (FSLTA) said the industry was now forced to increase its charges by as much as 30% to cope with higher costs.

Said association president Steven Chua Pui Ming: “It’s all very confusing. Why is the subsidised diesel price RM1.48 in Sabah but RM1.43 a litre in Peninsular Malaysia?

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