Holdenutessv Turbocharged October 1, 2014 Share October 1, 2014 Breaking News from Yahoo Malaysia Malaysians took to social media tonight to express their views on the latest petrol price hike, but with a touch of humour and sarcasm, instead of the outrage that usually follows such a move by the government. Perhaps cognizant of Putrajaya's ongoing sedition blitz against its critics, users on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram were light-hearted in their tweets and posts about the price increase of RON95 petrol and diesel by 20 sen per litre effective from midnight. Many also posted photographs of inevitably long queues at petrol stations on Twitter and photo sharing site Instagram. Still, the sting in some tweets was apparent as social media users grappled with the impact of higher fuel prices on their daily lives. A Twitter user with the handle light-heartedly tweeted that he wanted petrol as part of his wedding dowry. With the hashtag #hambarminyak, he wrote: "Dengan ini saya isytiharkan hantaran kahwin saya 3 botol ron95 dan satu botol ron97" (With this, I declare that my wedding dowry consists of three bottles of RON95 and a bottle of RON97). Another user with the Twitter handle posted: "thx god we have such a good government that raise the petrol price every year", while RANDOM who tweets at thanked the government for the move which he said contributed to a "harmonious and peaceful society". A Twitter user who calls himself AA110199™ with the Twitter handle , in referring to the numerous 1Malaysia products in the market, called on Prime Minister to come up with Petrol 1Malaysia that charges RM1 per litre for fuel. "Beras 1malaysia, gula 1malaysia, air 1malaysia, kopi 1malaysia.. Bila abam ajib nk buat petrol 1malaysia.. seliter seriggit" (1Malaysia rice, 1Malaysia sugar, 1Malaysia water, 1Malaysia coffee... when is Najib going to come up with 1Malaysia petrol... RM1 a litre). Shahril with the handle sarcastically wrote, "Selepas harga minyak RON95 naik...harga minyak angin pun akan menyusul naik...permintaan tinggi..harap maklum" (After the increase of RON95 fuel price, the price of ointment will also go up... high demand... please take note). Amirul Asraf lamented the fuel hike at his account by saying: "Tragedi October: ron95 naik 20sen". Twitter user Cappuccino lover who uses the handle summed up common fears that the 20 sen per litre increase will result in price hikes for other goods and services. "RON95 naik. Good luck Malaysia. Esok milo ais rm3 sebungkus" (RON95 increase. Good Luck Malaysia. Tomorrow, a packet of ice milo will cost RM3). The latest fuel hike was announced by the Domestic Trade, Consumer Affairs and Cooperatives Ministry this evening. The ministry said the move was in line with its subsidy rationalisation plan. "Despite the increase, the government will still need to spend more than RM21bil on fuel RON95, diesel and LPG subsidies for this year. "This move is in line with the subsidy rationalisation plan by the government to ensure that the country’s finances remain strong," the ministry said in a statement today. The ministry also said the move is aimed at preventing fuel smuggling to ensure the current subsidies of the commodity is not abused by irresponsible parties. The ministry added that people-centric incentives, including increased amounts of the cash handout programme Bantuan Rakyat 1Malaysia (BR1M) will be given to the needy and lower income group to offset the burden of higher fuel prices. The last time Putrajaya slashed fuel subsidies was on September 2 last year with a 20 sen reduction in RON95 petrol and diesel subsidies, and a 15-sen subsidy decrease in RON97 petrol two days later, causing outraged Malaysians to form long queues at petrol stations to fill up and take to social media to express their views. Economists, however, have hailed it as the right move to address the ever-increasing government debt. After last year's fuel hike, Najib said that the new prices would save the government at least RM1.1 billion. – October 1, 2014. That's actually a good idea. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2BDriver Hypersonic October 1, 2014 Share October 1, 2014 That's actually a good idea. I think by tomorrow all wake up to read this sudden Ron95 increased RM.20 all the borders leading into west malaysia will be very smooth in traffic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoneRocker 1st Gear November 16, 2014 Share November 16, 2014 any good reasons to give if being stopped at JB checkpoint for car parts brought over to JB for servicing/repairs? how much is the penalty in terms of %? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jansonchua 2nd Gear November 16, 2014 Share November 16, 2014 any good reasons to give if being stopped at JB checkpoint for car parts brought over to JB for servicing/repairs? how much is the penalty in terms of %? You kena stopped ah? So far I bring suspension and engine mount never kena problem... Just hide properly... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVT Supercharged November 17, 2014 Share November 17, 2014 any good reasons to give if being stopped at JB checkpoint for car parts brought over to JB for servicing/repairs? how much is the penalty in terms of %? Say no one in SG can do the job, so must transport into JB to do it ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super7 Turbocharged November 17, 2014 Share November 17, 2014 Say no one in SG can do the job, so must transport into JB to do it ? Can also make the new parts look dirty, oily and say it's old parts?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVT Supercharged November 17, 2014 Share November 17, 2014 Can also make the new parts look dirty, oily and say it's old parts?? Yes, can also. Cos old and used things they won't bother.... But the challenge is how to make the new part, looks old? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super7 Turbocharged November 17, 2014 Share November 17, 2014 Yes, can also. Cos old and used things they won't bother.... But the challenge is how to make the new part, looks old? maybe exchange new ones with me, i give you the old ones?? Problem solved!! seriously, just smear some oily greasy mud on surfaces which are not important, throw away the wrapping etc, not difficult lah!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
L23 6th Gear November 17, 2014 Share November 17, 2014 Yes, can also. Cos old and used things they won't bother.... But the challenge is how to make the new part, looks old? Basically a 20cent coin will do the job you want Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoneRocker 1st Gear November 17, 2014 Share November 17, 2014 Basically a 20cent coin will do the job you want 20cent coin? Kopi $? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berncsp76 6th Gear November 19, 2014 Share November 19, 2014 Just in: RON97 drop 20sen from RM2.75 to RM2.55...rest of the grades still same... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tireburner 3rd Gear November 20, 2014 Share November 20, 2014 Just in: RON97 drop 20sen from RM2.75 to RM2.55...rest of the grades still same... Wah, good news which came at the right time. Driving in tomorrow for the school holiday getaway. Any idea the price now for Shell V Power Racing? Will tell the pump attendant "Abang, kasi penuh!" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamburger Hypersonic November 20, 2014 Share November 20, 2014 Just in: RON97 drop 20sen from RM2.75 to RM2.55...rest of the grades still same... They dropped 20 cents while here dropped.... 3 cents Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tireburner 3rd Gear November 20, 2014 Share November 20, 2014 They dropped 20 cents while here dropped.... 3 cents The reverse is also true...while here increased 3 cents, over there it jumped by 20 sens. The quantum of increase / decrease is always in 10 or 20 sens. It's more jialat in jiuhu. Falling crude oil prices does not benefit most motorist there, on the contrary they got an increase in RON95 used by most people !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVT Supercharged November 20, 2014 Share November 20, 2014 Wah, good news which came at the right time. Driving in tomorrow for the school holiday getaway. Any idea the price now for Shell V Power Racing? Will tell the pump attendant "Abang, kasi penuh!" U going where for getaway ?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tireburner 3rd Gear November 20, 2014 Share November 20, 2014 U going where for getaway ?? Going to KL mate. 2 nights there. Bring the kids to PETRONAS Twin Towers bridge and Kidz Mania. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berncsp76 6th Gear November 20, 2014 Share November 20, 2014 yup...US crude oil prices has dropped to 1994 level at US$84/barrel, but worldwide the pricing has not dropped by much... at least this wan is consolation, but I just came back from desaru trip and missed this offer by 2 days... my fuel needle after running 3 days from central to west, still staying at FULL level... They dropped 20 cents while here dropped.... 3 cents should be still the same at RM$3.10...RON97 should suffice lah...per litre you save RM0.55 leh...good savings...except your car is "powderful" car bro...hehe Wah, good news which came at the right time. Driving in tomorrow for the school holiday getaway. Any idea the price now for Shell V Power Racing? Will tell the pump attendant "Abang, kasi penuh!" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lala81 Hypersonic November 21, 2014 Share November 21, 2014 http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asiapacific/malaysia-abolishes/1485792.html UALA LUMPUR: Fuel subsidy for RON95 and diesel will be removed from Dec 1, said Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Minister Hasan Malek on Friday (nov 21). The New Straits Times reported Hasan Malek said the price will be determined based on managed float system, which is a system to determine price according to market forces. "RON95 and diesel prices from Dec 1 will depend on oil prices in the global market during November," he added, according to Bernama. - CNA/nd ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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