World · Malaysia Bureau
Over 52,000 Sabah diesel vehicle owners to benefit from fuel subsidy scheme
The Budi Diesel initiative will provide fuel assistance to more than 52,000 owners of diesel-powered pickups and sport utility vehicles in Sabah, marking an expansion of targeted subsidy support in the state.
LSN Malaysia ·
A total of 52,133 diesel vehicle owners in Sabah have been identified as beneficiaries under the Budi Diesel scheme, a targeted fuel subsidy programme aimed at commercial and essential-use vehicle operators. The initiative focuses on owners of diesel-powered pickups and sport utility vehicles, categories deemed significant for the state's economic activities and livelihoods. The scheme represents efforts by authorities to provide direct support to vehicle owners whose operational costs have been impacted by fuel price fluctuations. Implementation of the Budi Diesel programme underscores the government's approach to channelling subsidies more precisely towards specific user groups rather than broad-based fuel price controls. The initiative is expected to ease financial burdens on affected vehicle owners while supporting economic activities in Sabah.