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3 Diesel subsidy expanded to cover company jeeps, pickups

The manifesto was launched by PH presidential council member Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari, who is also PKR co-election director. It was presented jointly by three PH candidates in the state polls – Dr Mazlee Malik (Puteri Wangsa), Suhaizan Kayat (Larkin) and Andrew Chen (Stulang). Among the key manifesto pillars is the Johor Health Scheme, which offers health coverage of up to RM100,000 a year for B40 and M40 groups and persons with disabilities (PwD), in addition to reviving the Johor Health Card, targeting 500,000 beneficiaries. For housing, 80,000 affordable housing units will be built over five years, with a target of 16,000 units annually, alongside the expansion of the Felda Second Generation Housing prioritising young families ‘Ex-MACC chief on advisory board in individual capacity’ PETALING JAYA: The National Anti Financial Crime Centre (NFCC) has clarified that former Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki sits on its advisory board in his individual capacity and not because of his former position at MACC. In a statement yesterday, NFCC director-general Datuk Seri Shamshun Baharin Jamil said Azam’s appointment to the board took effect on Sept 20, 2024, having received the consent of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. His term runs for three years and is set to conclude on Sept 19, 2027. Shamshun said the appointment has no bearing on Azam’s earlier role as MACC chief commissioner, and that it would continue until his term ends, unless the King decides to revoke it earlier. Azam stepped down as MACC chief commissioner in May after six years at the helm of the anti-graft body. He was replaced by Datuk Seri Abdul Halim Aman, who previously served as a High Court judge. The clarification comes a day after opposition figure Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin called on the government to justify Azam’s appointment to the NFCC panel, pointing to controversies that had dogged his time leading MACC. During his tenure, Azam faced scrutiny over his holdings of shares in publicly listed firms and claims that MACC personnel had colluded with businessmen to engineer hostile corporate takeovers. He and the commission have consistently rejected the allegations. The NFCC advisory board chaired by Attorney-General Tan Sri Dusuki Mokhtar also includes IGP Tan Sri Khalid Ismail, Inland Revenue Board chief executive Datuk Abu Tariq Jamaludin and Bank Negara deputy governor Datuk Marzunisham Omar.

PETALING JAYA: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry has announced an expansion of the Subsidised Diesel Control System to cover a new category of vehicles – company-owned jeeps and pickup trucks used for private business purposes. In a statement yesterday, its minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said targeted diesel subsidies in Malaysia are currently channelled through several separate mechanisms. “Individual consumers receive

as improved connectivity and feeder bus networks linking Skudai, Kulai, Kempas and Pasir Gudang to the RTS. PH is aiming for the creation of 250,000 new high-paying and decent job opportunities in Johor through the strengthening of various modern economic sectors and high-value industries. It is also planning to provide 50,000 job opportunities annually, while also aiming to raise Johor’s median wage by at least 30%. It proposes to establish 250 Madani childcare centres and workplace childcare centres to help women return to the workforce, introduce a RM50 monthly public transport pass for students, senior citizens and PwD as well as provide RM1,000 Anak Johor Bonus for every child born in the state. The Johor Return Programme has also been promised to bring back 20,000 Johor professionals from Singapore and overseas by 2031. System is the channel through which registered business entities, companies and cooperatives nationwide receive their diesel allocation. Under the system, subsidised fuel is disbursed via a fleet card system, with quota amounts varying according to vehicle body type, usage classification and technical category. Armizan said the government has added a new category – the Land Transport Sector (Private Company: Jeep and Pickup) – apart from the two sectors already covered under the scheme, namely public land transport and land transport for consumer goods. Armizan said this brings the total number of vehicle types and usage classes eligible under the system to 35. Registration for the newly added category opened yesterday, with approved applicants set to enjoy subsidised diesel rates from July 15, contingent on approval and the issuance of a fleet card. To qualify, vehicles must be registered as business vehicles under the “Private Company” (AE) usage class or code in the Road Transport Department MySikap system. In addition, the underlying business must be registered as a sole proprietorship or partnership, either with the Companies Commission of Malaysia or in the case of Sabah and Sarawak, with the relevant local authority. The ministry said the expanded eligibility is intended primarily to benefit micro and small traders operating as sole proprietors or in partnerships. Business owners who meet the criteria are encouraged to submit their applications without delay through the MySubsidi portal at mysubsidi.kpdn.gov.my.

o New category adds to two existing sectors under initiative, namely public land transport and land transport for consumer goods: Minister

meanwhile, are covered by a diesel subsidy scheme overseen by the Agriculture and Food Security Ministry.” The Subsidised Diesel Control

support through Budi Diesel, while farmers, livestock breeders and smallholders benefit from Budi Agri Komoditi – both of which fall under the Finance Ministry. Fishermen,

Armizan said with the addition of the new category, the total number of vehicle types and usage classes eligible under the Subsidised Diesel Control System is now 35. – MASRY CHE ANI/THESUN

Pakatan Harapan unveils ‘Johor for All’ manifesto JOHOR BAHRU: Pakatan Harapan (PH) launched its “Johor for All” manifesto for the 16th state election at a ceremony here yesterday. gigabit internet access and AI and robotics laboratories in all districts by 2030.

agricultural areas and increasing food production in Johor. PH also pledged to drive Johor as a hub for high-value industries by ensuring comprehensive development across all districts. Among the industries emphasised are furniture manufacturing, the creative economy ecosystem, high technology industries, the oil and gas sector, tourism, modern agriculture, fisheries and food production. PH also offered a commitment to reducing waiting times for Malaysia Singapore cross-border clearance by 50% through the Johor-Singapore Agenda, Bernama reported. The target will be achieved through the full integration of the state transport system, combining the Rapid Transit System (RTS), Electric Train Service and the Bas.My initiative. The manifesto also proposed dedicated lanes for cross-border workers, the implementation of the Johor Smart Mobility System as well

and local workers. For first-time homebuyers, an RM8,000 deposit assistance will be provided through a rent-to-own scheme, with 50,000 young families expected to benefit. PH also pledged to establish a RM500 million fund to strengthen youth development in the state through the Johor Youth Fund to benefit at least 50,000 young families through various support programmes and economic development initiatives. The fund, which will be Johor’s largest for youth development, is for the Johor Premium Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme, Youth Entrepreneurs training in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and digital skills as well as free tuition for SPM and STPM candidates from B40 households, among others. In efforts to strengthen the education sector, the target is for 100% of schools in Johor to have

Digital libraries and modern learning centres would also be established in every district through strategic cooperation between schools, TVET institutions, higher education institutions and industry. To support the local business ecosystem, a RM1 billion fund will be provided for SMEs and Johor entrepreneurs to digitalise 20,000 businesses and create 10,000 new entrepreneurs in the Asean market. PH also outlined its commitment to strengthening Johor as the country’s leading agri-food producer through the modernisation of the value chain and transformation of downstream industries. The proposal focuses, among others, on enhancing the potential of high-value local commodities, particularly durian and pineapple, while also committing to preserving and expanding permanent