Petronas launches transition assistance programme for NGV users – one-off payments, kit removal

Petronas launches transition assistance programme for NGV users – one-off payments, kit removal

The government announced yesterday that it is ending the use of natural gas vehicles (NGVs), with these no longer be allowed to be registered or used on Malaysian roads from July 1, 2025. The decision to end NGV use was made by the Cabinet on October 2 following safety concerns over their use.

The phase-out will impact nearly 44,383 active NGV vehicles in Malaysia. 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.

In line with the move to end NGV use in the country, Petronas will begin ending 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.

To assist NGV vehicle users during the transition process to petrol, diesel or any other vehicles, Petronas NGV has introduced a Transition Assistance Programme offering three packages for eligible NGV users. The programme has been designed to avoid any potential risks from unauthorised modifications and ensure a safe transition to alternative fuels.

Petronas launches transition assistance programme for NGV users – one-off payments, kit removal

This includes a one-off RM3,000 payment for NGV taxi drivers, which will come in the form of a Setel e-voucher that will paid out through the recipient’s Setel application. Eligible taxis must be registered with the land public transport agency (APAD) before October 1.

Additionally, Petronas will also offer free removal of NGV kits exclusively for dual-fuel vehicle owners. Under this plan, NGV kits can be removed for free at appointed workshops selected by the transport ministry. Eligible vehicles are those registered with the road transport department (JPJ) before October 1.

Meanwhile, owners of mono-fuel 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. If you’re an NGV user, don’t dally, because transport minister Anthony Loke has said that applications for the RM3,000 aid for NGV taxis as well as the one-off payment for mono-fuel NGVs will close on December 31.

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Comments

  • This is preemptive move to remove alternatives and you have no choice to pay for more expensive petrol.

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  • batteryman on Nov 05, 2024 at 12:18 pm

    petronas looking to repurpose unused NGV space for EV chargers

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  • Firdaus Wong Baha’i on Nov 05, 2024 at 1:22 pm

    Max 15 years shelf life on those ballistic proof high pressurizes vacuum tanks for NGV storage inside car boot/trunk. Very expensive to source genuine part and get legit replacement.

    Same goes to the presently hyped new energy vehicle runs on fuel-cell hydrogen h20 gimmick. These storage tanks also subjected to its life expectancy of no more than a decade half.

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  • ROTI CANAI on Nov 05, 2024 at 7:00 pm

    bagus. the end of stupid ngv taxis with no boot space due to ngv tank taking half the boot space

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