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Sinar Daily
3 days ago
- Business
- Sinar Daily
Delay use of commercial LPG, burdens small traders
Rosol also stressed that any subsidy restructuring must be carried out cautiously, with clear communication and appropriate support incentives. The government is urged to postpone the mandatory use of 14-kilogramme commercial LPG cylinders for small traders. Inset: Rosol – Stock photo KUALA LUMPUR – The government has been urged to postpone the mandatory implementation of the use of 14-kilogramme commercial liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders for small traders, which took effect on May 1. Hulu Terengganu Member of Parliament Datuk Rosol Wahid said the move not only caused operational costs to surge by up to threefold but also put pressure on small traders already struggling to stay afloat. 'Many food business owners have complained to me that they previously spent around RM2,600 a month on gas, but now they are forced to bear costs reaching RM7,000 after being directed to use commercial LPG,' he said in a statement on Thursday. The former Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDN) deputy minister said the situation worsened as many traders became targets of Op Gasak over the past three weeks, with some fined and their gas cylinders confiscated by the authorities. 'I sympathise with the plight of small traders who are not only burdened by the high cost of living but are now facing pressure from a hastily implemented policy by the Madani government,' he said. Rosol also stressed that any subsidy restructuring must be carried out cautiously, with clear communication and appropriate support incentives. 'The chain reaction from this cost increase will ultimately be borne by consumers. Don't be unjust to the people,' he added. Therefore, he urged the government to postpone the implementation until a targeted aid plan and suitable support measures are introduced for small traders. 'At the very least, the government must have a dedicated plan to ease the cost burden so that end users do not have to bear the sudden impact,' he said.
The Sun
5 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Small enterprises decry mandatory commercial LPG use, citing soaring costs: Rosol Wahid
PETALING JAYA: Small business owners, particularly food operators, are facing significant financial strain and enforcement actions following the Madani government's mandate, effective May 1 requiring them to use 14-kilogram commercial LPG cylinders instead of domestic ones. Hulu Terengganu MP Datuk Rosol Wahid said he had received numerous complaints from affected traders. 'They report a nearly threefold increase in monthly costs, from approximately RM2,600 to RM7,000. 'Adding to their woes, authorities have been conducting 'Ops Gasak' raids over the past three weeks, resulting in fines and confiscation of LPG cylinders from many small businesses,' he said in a statement, today. The Perikatan Nasional (PN) MP also expressed deep sympathy for these entrepreneurs, who are already struggling to survive amidst the federal government's perceived failure to address the rising cost of living. He highlighted the additional burdens they face, including the impending expansion of the Sales and Service Tax (SST) in June, the rationalisation of RON95 fuel subsidies in the second half of the year, and an anticipated electricity tariff hike in July. Rosol emphasised that subsidy restructuring should be carried out cautiously, with clear communication and accompanying support incentives, rather than in a hasty manner that victimises the public. Such abrupt changes, he warned, create a domino effect where consumers ultimately bear the brunt of increased costs by businesses. As such, Rosol urged the government to immediately suspend the enforcement of the mandatory commercial LPG cylinder usage until appropriate support incentives are provided for small businesses. He called on the government not to be 'cruel' to the rakyat, stressing the need for a specific plan to alleviate the cost burden on small traders to prevent end-users from facing sudden price increases.
The Sun
5 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
LPG mandate strains small businesses
PETALING JAYA: Small business owners, particularly food operators, are facing significant financial strain and enforcement actions following the Madani government's mandate, effective May 1 requiring them to use 14-kilogram commercial LPG cylinders instead of domestic ones. Hulu Terengganu MP Datuk Rosol Wahid said he had received numerous complaints from affected traders. 'They report a nearly threefold increase in monthly costs, from approximately RM2,600 to RM7,000. 'Adding to their woes, authorities have been conducting 'Ops Gasak' raids over the past three weeks, resulting in fines and confiscation of LPG cylinders from many small businesses,' he said in a statement, today. The Perikatan Nasional (PN) MP also expressed deep sympathy for these entrepreneurs, who are already struggling to survive amidst the federal government's perceived failure to address the rising cost of living. He highlighted the additional burdens they face, including the impending expansion of the Sales and Service Tax (SST) in June, the rationalisation of RON95 fuel subsidies in the second half of the year, and an anticipated electricity tariff hike in July. Rosol emphasised that subsidy restructuring should be carried out cautiously, with clear communication and accompanying support incentives, rather than in a hasty manner that victimises the public. Such abrupt changes, he warned, create a domino effect where consumers ultimately bear the brunt of increased costs by businesses. As such, Rosol urged the government to immediately suspend the enforcement of the mandatory commercial LPG cylinder usage until appropriate support incentives are provided for small businesses. He called on the government not to be 'cruel' to the rakyat, stressing the need for a specific plan to alleviate the cost burden on small traders to prevent end-users from facing sudden price increases.
