The recent move was to curb those foreign vehicles from taking advantages on the high oil subsidies by the Malaysian Goverment so they claimed.
Vehicle from Singapore and Thailand are very much affected by this move.
As an avid traveller to Malaysia, the move did affect me much. Being neighbours to Johor, many Singaporean like myself loved travelling to M'sia particular in the state of Johore for the good food, nice natural surroundings (waterfalls & beaches) and even shopping.
Come 9th June 2008, this may have to stop. With No Petrol, how to drive around ? As indicated in the photograph, the 50KM radius covers almost the whole state of Johore..and if our petrol runs out, then what ?
There were many talks and press coverage with contradicting reports. 1st, there was the ban, 2nd, no more ban as foreigner will pay non subsidies rate, 3rd, Dy PM, Mr Najib released a statement indicating that it will not proceed with the ban as Singaporean actually agreed to pay the non-subsidies rate...then yesterday nite, the NEWS coverage confirming the ban will take effect on 9th June 2008 for Singapore plate vehicle...I am just so confused. For now, I'll take it that the BAN is still on for Singapore Plate Cars come 9th June 2008.
I just hope that the relevant ministries there understood the impact of such move especially on the economy. With such sudden policy changes, it will shy investors / spenders away. I am not refering to the ban on petrol in particular but rather the overall management of policies itself.
With the much talk about IDR development, I would think that with such sudden policy implementation, will definately make potential investors to think twice before participating.
I hope we are able to fill up our cars with petrol even with the non-subsidies rate .. We are already on 3/4 tank upon entering Malaysia..I don't think we could topped up that much rite ?
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