Free Petrol For All Motorcyclists In Federal Territories From April

The Federal Territories (FT) Barisan Nasional (BN) Youth wing chief Mohd Razlan Mohammad Rafi made the announcement yesterday, 22 February.

Speaking to reporters at the 'Free Petrol Top Up for Motorcycle' programme organised by FT MyPPP (Malaysia's People's Progressive Party) Youth Movement, Razlan said that the assistance is intended to ease the burden of the people, especially the motorcyclists.

"We will give to all regardless of their background and political standing."

"We understand that quite a number of motorcyclists are underprivileged and the government is concerned over its people," Razlan was quoted as saying by Bernama.

He added that further details about the programme would be announced soon.

Bandar Tun Razak division head Rizalman Mokhtar said that efforts to give away free fuel to motorcycle riders will take place on the first day of every month.

"We have decided to run this programme once a month no matter if the prices of fuel go up or down," he told reporters earlier this month.

Meanwhile, it was also reported that chief of Putrajaya UMNO Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor said that his division will also be organising free fuel programmes for motorcyclists twice every month.

Politicians from both the ruling government and opposition parties have been giving out RM5 worth of petrol for each motorcycle as a way to help the public who are facing financial strain.

The UMNO divisions all over the country including the likes of Parit Buntar, Alor Setar and Labuan all have given out free fuel to motorcyclists in the recent months.

On the other hand, DAP's Segambut MP Lim Lip Eng also organised a free fuel drive during the Chinese New Year season a few weeks ago.

However, the initiatives are not without controversy, as some have raised questions and criticised the organisers for "bribing the people" with the free giveaway.