Sabtu, Jun 18, 2011

LORRY OPERATORS IN SABAH AND SARAWAK TO INCREASE THEIR FEES BY 20-30%

20-30% increase in transportation costs

SANDAKAN June 18, 2011: Lorry operators in Sabah and Sarawak have decided to increase their fees by 20-30 per cent effective June 1 for both short and long trips.

Federation of Sabah Lorry Transport Association ( SLTA) president Steven Chua Pui Ming said they have no choice but to increase the fees to offset rising costs following the withdrawal of diesel subsidy by the government.

“We are helpless and the end users will have to bear part of the increased transportation costs,” he told reporters here.

“Withdrawing the diesel subsidy is a big blow to the transportation sector. This drawback will affect drivers’ salary, insurance and parts, among others,”

Steven said he had forwarded the plight of the transportation sector in the State to Deputy Domestic Trade, Consumerism and Co-operative Minister Datuk Tan Lian Hoe.

It was forwarded to her in a meeting held in Putrajaya recently, which was also attended by other transportation sector associations, said Chua.

He said since the implementation of diesel subsidy from day one, it was known as Subsidy Diesel and not Super Subsidy as stated.

During the meeting with Tan, he said the ministry never mentioned that the RM1.80 price would increase from RM1.80 to RM2.80 per litre.

“If the government is to withdraw the subsidy of RM0.37 per litre, the price will be RM1.80 (from current RM1.43), which is the same as the current petrol kiosk retail diesel pump price nationwide,” he said.

Chua also said Tan had promised to convey their plight to the Prime Minister regarding the withdrawal of diesel subsidy.

However, despite Tan’s promise, the ministry said different things, he added.

“Our neighbour Brunei has a petrol kiosk pump price of 30 cent (Brunei currency) per litre, which is equivalent to RM0.86 per litre. As we all know, Sabah is an oil producing and fuel exporter, so when market fuel price increases, Sabah will definitely benefit more earnings from the sales.

“Sabah and Sarawak should therefore enjoy a higher subsidy, but sad to say that both the states have to pay RM1 extra more per litre.

“Moreover, the infrastructure in Sabah and Sarawak are five to 10 years behind those of Peninsular Malaysia,” added Chua.

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13 ulasan:

  1. Urang SabahIsnin, Jun 20, 2011 8:10:00 PG

    Kenaikan harga melibatkan semua pihak.

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  2. Urang SabahIsnin, Jun 20, 2011 8:16:00 PG

    Harap ada penyelesaian terhadap masalah kenaikan harga ini supaya rakyat tidak terlalu terbeban.

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  3. Lady MorganaIsnin, Jun 20, 2011 9:29:00 PG

    Nampaknya isu kenaikan harga ini banyak membebankan rakyat. Harap ada perubahan positif dalam masa terdekat.

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  4. DaffodilsIsnin, Jun 20, 2011 9:58:00 PG

    nampaknya Sabah dan Sarawak mengalami kesan yang sangat besar di atas kenaikan harga diesel. kerajaan perlu pertimbangkan keadaan yang dialami oleh rakyat Sabah dan Sarawak.

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  5. DaffodilsIsnin, Jun 20, 2011 10:04:00 PG

    kenaikan yang harga diesel yang tinggi berbanding dengan harga diesel di Semenanjung dilihat tidak begitu adil buat Sabah dan Sarawak. sepatutnya kenaikan adalah sama bagi seluruh negara.

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  6. villagerIsnin, Jun 20, 2011 1:09:00 PTG

    entah bagaimana agaknya pengusaha2 lori ini jika mereka beroperasi di negara jiran seperti indonesia dan singapura.. harga minyak Brunei sudah tentulah murah kerana penduduknya tidakpun sampai sejuta orang berbanding dengan Malaysia..

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  7. alaiIsnin, Jun 20, 2011 1:12:00 PTG

    kenaikam harga minyak mmg memberi kesan kepada Sabah dan Sarawak, lebih2 lagi dalam pengangkutan.

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  8. Tanpa NamaIsnin, Jun 20, 2011 3:49:00 PTG

    Yang kaya bertambah kaya, yang miskin bertambah miskin. Tolong prihatin dengan kesusahan rakyat. Kenaikan harga sikit atau banyak tetap akan mempengaruhi.

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  9. fazSelasa, Jun 21, 2011 9:05:00 PG

    diharapkan jalan dapat dicari bagi mengurangkan kesan kenaikan harga.

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  10. kSelasa, Jun 21, 2011 3:17:00 PTG

    pemotongan subsidi menyusahkan rakyat...gaji pula tidak naik2..

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  11. kSelasa, Jun 21, 2011 3:19:00 PTG

    pemotongan subsidi tidak memberikan kesan yang ketara kepada golongan atasan seperti menteri2 dan pengarah atau orang2 kaya..yang merasa kesannya adalah rakyat biasa..kerajaan harus memberi tumpuan kepada peningkatan kualiti hidup rakyat dan bukannya pada nombor saja..

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  12. lindaSelasa, Jun 21, 2011 3:25:00 PTG

    sabah seharusnya menikmati subsidi yang lebih tinggi kerana sabah adalah antara pengeluar minyak dan gas utama negara..adalah tidak adil jika sabah harus membayar harga minyak yang lebih tinggi..

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  13. linutauSelasa, Jun 21, 2011 3:27:00 PTG

    diharap kepayahan yang dialami oleh pengusaha2 lori di sabah dan sarawak akan mendapat perhatian yang sewajarnya dari pihak kerajaan khasnya perdana menteri sendiri.

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