Tour Bus Operators Struggle as Diesel Subsidy Mechanisms Exclude Them

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Tour Bus Operators Struggle as Diesel Subsidy Mechanisms Exclude Them
Tour Bus OperatorsDiesel Subsidy MechanismOperating Costs

Tour bus operators are facing difficult times as they have been left out of the targeted diesel subsidy mechanism, leading to a significant rise in operating costs. The industry is struggling to meet the increasing demands and may ultimately affect the government's efforts to promote the Visit Malaysia Year 2026 campaign.

Tour bus operators struggling with costs rise after being left out of the targeted diesel subsidy mechanism . Operating costs risen by 75% with diesel accounting for between 40% and 60% of overall operating expenses.

If this situation continues, it can affect 12,000 small and medium enterprises and undermine government's efforts to promote Visit Malaysia Year 2026 campaign. Tour bus operators face difficulties as they are not eligible for targeted subsidies. Dr Wee Ka Siong proposes placing tour buses under Subsidised Diesel Control System 2.0 as best solution at the moment

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Tour Bus Operators Diesel Subsidy Mechanism Operating Costs Visit Malaysia Year 2026 Campaign Tour Bus Operators Consortium Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azi Tourism Arts And Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Si

 

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