Motorists utilising natural gas vehicles (NGVs), take note, because these vehicles will no longer be allowed to be registered or used on Malaysian roads from July 1, 2025. The phase out of NGVs was announced by transport minister Anthony Loke, who said the decision was made by the Cabinet on October 2 following safety concerns over their use.
“The NGV tanks of these vehicles are now reaching the end of their service life and need to be replaced,” he said, adding that NGV tanks typically have a safe usage period of 15 years. He added that there were cases where car owners modified their vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders, which have caused explosions during accidents in the past, FMT reports.
He said that Petronas will begin halting the sale of NGV fuel at its petrol stations in stages, with the process starting immediately and to be completed by July 1 next year, The Star reports. The move will impact nearly 45,000 vehicles. At present, there are 9,509 NGV taxis, 32,137 private registered NGV, 2,150 natural-gas fuelled buses and lorries and 587 NGV machinery works in service across the country.
Loke said that eligible NGV vehicle owners will receive assistance for them to transition to petrol vehicles. Dual-fuel vehicle owners can get their NGV kits removed for free at appointed workshops selected by the transport ministry. These vehicles must be registered with the road transport department (JPJ) before October 1.
As for NGV taxi drivers, they are eligible for a one-off RM3,000 Setel e-voucher, to be paid out through the recipient’s Setel application. These taxis must be registered with the land public transport agency (APAD) before October 1.
Meanwhile, owners of purely NGV-powered vehicles are eligible for a one-off payment based on the current value of their vehicles, which will be determined by an independent appraiser. Loke said that applications for the RM3,000 aid for NGV taxis as well as that for fully-natural gas fuelled vehicles will close on December 31.
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When they promote the use of NGV, they claimed that it’s very safe. Now suddenly will cause explosion.
Now they also claim EV is very safe padahal in some country, there are avg 7-8 EV fire a day. Not to mention the need to prepare fire blanket and strict regulation of installing chargers.
I somewhat agree with you, but the lifespan is ending and their concern is legit as well as driver might modify the tank that could impact the safety. I think removing the NGV is not a right move, at least I think is good to have an additional option of fuel.
Few years from now,if EV infra is still in sorry state,Anthony or who ever the menteri might say sorry to Ev owners.Your EV under charged or facing range issues..you tanggong..they wash hands.
They might promote more hybrids instead.
Remember,dont trust politicians.Trust your instincts and real facts.
Indeed, diversifying investments in green energy is always a better strategy than concentrating all efforts on a single option.
I’m curious why there isn’t a qualified specialist available to explain risk analysis. It seems unwise to put all your eggs in one basket.
Having no tax for EVs while taxing hybrids and PHEVs is really a silly decision.
Well said. These minister talk cheap…rakyat buy car with their hard earned money. Let’s see how EV fans out. I’d trust the good old proven petrol/diesel engine. Proven, affordable and good.
Flip flop policy…first they encourage ppl to use …later abandon it…pity those vehicle owners.
1.50/litre petrol…u turn.Next June punish T15.
MRT 3..PH cancelled,now Madani uturn..revived.
And always saying good governance…our budget 2025 is 430 Billion Rm…taxpayers taxes only can cover interest payments to huge germen loans.
B4 GE15…u know the promises.
Perhaps,someone is only satisfied with one term.
Not only that, gimped the whole system by only letting one retailer sell it and only at certain times. RON 92 also takde. It’s almost as if they wanted us to use the more expensive option…oh wai…
Kudos to closed down phased out NGV filing station due major safety concern due to high pressure leaks thus fatal explosion.
Is how NGV started and ended.
The same how EV will be going to start soon….ended
NGV needs very high pressure for storage compared to petrol or diesel. Only Petronas doing NGV stations and maybe it was national service as the demand is low. LPG is easier to transport as it is stored at a lower pressure.
EV atleast can charge at home. TNB is not going anywhere. NGV meanwhile need NGV station.
MOT with the lok kaw (69) Minister there are real genius.
Since airmani gov took over, accident rates up, illegal modi up, mat rempit up, heavy vehicle accident up, public transport efficiency down, traffic jam getting worse. But what did MOT do?
They sell plates and end NGV vehicle. Bravo.
not a problem. bye bye to stupid taxis with small boot space due to ngv tank taking more than half or the proton saga boot