PDAM URGES Government to delay ron95 subsidy rationalisation until two issues inroned out, request direct meeting with prime minister 

June 3, 2025, the Petroleum Dealers Association of Malaysia (PDAM) issued a press statement urging the government to defer the implementation of the RON95 subsidy rationalisation until two critical issues affecting petrol dealers are resolved. This call has been widely reported by numerous media outlets, highlighting the industry's concerns over the current Automatic Pricing Mechanism (APM) margins and the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on card payments. Below is the list of media coverage on PDAM's statement:

1. New Straits Times: Govt urged to defer RON95 subsidy rationalisation implementation

2. Sinar Harian: PDAM gesa tangguh subsidi bersasar RON95, dakwa dua isu kritikal belum selesai

3. The Star: Delay RON95 subsidy rationalisation until two issues ironed out, petrol dealers urge govt

4. Utusan Malaysia: Kerajaan perlu tangguh laksana sistem kawalan petrol subsidi – PDAM

5. Malaysiakini: Pengusaha stesen minyak gesa kerajaan tangguh subsidi bersasar petrol

6. Malaysiakini: Delay fuel subsidy reform, gas stations group tells govt over financial concerns

7. Paul Tan's Automotive News: Gov’t should delay RON95 subsidy rationalisation until dealer margin, MDR issues resolved, says PDAM

8. Free Malaysia Today: Selesai 2 isu kritikal sebelum laksana subsidi bersasar RON95, kata persatuan

9. Free Malaysia Today: Delay RON95 subsidy rationalisation, says petrol dealers group

10. Malaysia Gazette: Rasionalisi subsidi RON95: PDAM rayu jumpa PM

11. Berita RTM: Tumpu dua isu sebelum laksana SKPS RON95 – PDAM

12. Berita Harian: PDAM mohon kerajaan tangguh subsidi bersasar petrol RON95, selesaikan dulu 2 isu kritikal

13. The Edge Malaysia: Fuel retailers’ association calls for RON95 subsidy rationalisation postponement

14. Carz.com.my: PDAM Urged Govt To Postpone RON95 Subsidy Rationalisation

15. LatestMalaysia.com: PDAM Urges Delay in RON95 Subsidy Rationalisation Over Margin Concerns

16. Oriental Daily: 业者利润越来越少　油站公会促推迟RON95针对性补贴

17. Sin Chew Daily: 问题未解不宜推RON95针对性补贴” 石油商公会促与安华会面

18. 988.com.my: 吁展延RON95针对性补贴 油站业者盼见首相解决两大关键问题

19. RinggitPlus: PDAM Urges Delay In RON95 Subsidy Rationalisation

20. The Malaysian Reserve: Fuel station operators push for delay in subsidy control mechanism

PDAM appreciates the extensive media coverage and continues to advocate for a sustainable and fair approach to the RON95 subsidy rationalisation