The implementation of the targeted diesel subsidy in Peninsular Malaysia is the first phase move to allow oil companies to develop and complete the necessary facilities and infrastructure, according to the Ministry of Finance .
“Currently the government does not intend to implement targeted diesel subsidy in Sabah and Sarawak because the majority of modes of transport to carry out economic activities as well as development programmes and projects in the two states use diesel fuel. Meanwhile, in reply to a question from Datuk Muhammad Bakhtiar Wan Chik who wanted to know how the government can save costs if eligible diesel users receive Budi Madani of RM200 a month, the MoF said the cash assistance of RM200 is sufficient.