Petrol Subsidy: 155 Transport Companies In Kelantan Registered Under SKPS

KOTA BHARU, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- A total of 155 public and goods transport companies in Kelantan have registered under the Subsidised Petrol Control System (SKPS) to receive RON95 petrol subsidies as of Oct 14.

Kelantan Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) director Azman Ismail said that 94 companies operate in the public land transport sector, while 61 are from the goods transport sector.

“Among the complaints received regarding SKPS are from applicants who reported their vehicles being deemed ineligible as they were not registered with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM). Other issues raised include technical problems such as incorrect registration details, forgotten passwords, and duplicate registrations,” he said.

He spoke to reporters after checking on the Deepavali Festive Season Maximum Price Scheme (SHMMP) at Mydin Hypermarket, Kubang Kerian, here today.

Meanwhile, in preparation for the upcoming Northeast Monsoon season, Azman said nearly 290 retailers and wholesalers have been appointed to ensure a sufficient supply of essential goods.

"All appointed retailers and wholesalers are permitted to maintain an additional 30 per cent stock of controlled items beyond the normal storage limit during emergencies", he said.

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) forecast between five and seven continuous heavy rain episodes during the 2025/2026 Northeast Monsoon, expected to begin in early November and last until March 2026.

Its director-general, Dr Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip, said that during the early phase of the monsoon, between November and December 2025, heavy rains are expected to mainly affect Kelantan, Terengganu, and Pahang, while between December 2025 and January 2026, Johor, Sabah, and Sarawak may experience continuous heavy rainfall episodes.

-- BERNAMA