KUCHING, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- The federal government will channel financial aid of RM22 million to help outboard motor owners in Sarawak because of higher fuel prices due to high transportation costs, especially in the interior areas of the state.
Deputy Chief Minister, Tan Sri Alfred Jabu, said those who use outboard motors in their daily activities and had registered with the district office would be given a one-time rebate of RM705.
He announced the aid when giving out Ammophos fertiliser subsidy of RM59,580 to 360 families from 14 longhouses in Ulu Spak in Betong. The fertiliser is to increase the yield from hillside padi planting.
Last month, Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister, Datuk Shahrir Abdul Samad, said the rebate was the result of a proposal to the federal government to lighten the load of residents in the interior as the cost of fuel there could be up by three times due to transportation costs.
Up till now 31,000 owners of outboard motors have registered with district offices.
Deputy Chief Minister, Tan Sri Alfred Jabu, said those who use outboard motors in their daily activities and had registered with the district office would be given a one-time rebate of RM705.
He announced the aid when giving out Ammophos fertiliser subsidy of RM59,580 to 360 families from 14 longhouses in Ulu Spak in Betong. The fertiliser is to increase the yield from hillside padi planting.
Last month, Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister, Datuk Shahrir Abdul Samad, said the rebate was the result of a proposal to the federal government to lighten the load of residents in the interior as the cost of fuel there could be up by three times due to transportation costs.
Up till now 31,000 owners of outboard motors have registered with district offices.
-- BERNAMA
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