The government says that response to its subsidy for the repair of a flood-damaged vehicle has been low, with only 4,227 applications for automotive aid with an estimated claim value of RM5.47 million having been received so far via the Bantuan Automotif Keluarga Malaysia portal, which was launched on January 18.
Deputy finance minister Datuk Mohd Shahar Abdullah said the figure was relatively low despite not taking into account applications that have been made manually, Bernama reports. He hoped that flood victims would submit their applications for assistance before the closing date on March 31. “Flood victims whose vehicles were damaged due to the floods should take advantage of this aid,” he said.
Announced at the end of December and detailed earlier this month, the RM1,000 voucher initiative is meant to assist Malaysians whose vehicles were damaged by the flood. Valid until March 31, the automotive discount voucher can be used to claim against the repair of a water-damaged private vehicle or towards the replacement of a vehicle deemed to be a total loss.
The discount voucher is applicable for use with all privately-owned cars, motorcycles, pick-up trucks and window vans, but must be redeemed via service centres of the 19 automotive companies participating in the scheme. A direct deduction will be made from the total cost of repairs or from the cost of replacing new vehicles through invoices issued by service centres and authorised distributors.
Separately, Mohd Shahar said Bank Negara would discuss with insurance and takaful companies the need to increase consumer awareness on insurance coverage for flood disaster. “This also involves planning for the industries involved to provide comprehensive coverage at a more affordable price,” he said.
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the keyword here is “voucher”. this is the problem. if the total repair cost is rm10k, the vehicle owner still hafta fork out rm9k.
True. Rm1k voucher is not enough for such serious repairs.
At least sikit pun better than nothing like 3 years ago when minyak marhaen RON95 was nearly RM3.00 per liter did we get anything from Gomen? NOTHING! Not even Rm 100 cash relief!
This Rm 1k subsidy will go a long way to help those affected.
Thank you for your generous offer to make the RM1k voucher go a long way by covering the remaining cost when the repair cost goes above RM1000. Please let those in need know how to reach out to you for help.
Bagi komplen.
Xbagi pun komplen.
Lagi baik xyah repair, naik kuda lagi baik
Kementerian kewangan yg bagi berita, kau pulak yg mintak dorang naik kuda.. Aparaa…
No matter who announces, we must syukur laa woi!
Ya lah, we must syukur kita dapat naik kuda woi!