The recent surge in diesel prices in Malaysia has not only caused various inconveniences and impacts on the lives of many Malaysians but has also affected the tourism industry in neighbouring Singapore.
Since the Malaysian government announced the removal of the diesel blanket subsidy last week, many diesel users in the transportation sector have taken to social media to voice their uneasiness following the price hike, which has also led to an increase in the prices of other goods.
SG Transport & Tour Operators Increase Price
A report by CNA reveals that this adjustment in diesel prices has forced Singaporean tourism operators to raise their charges as well.
They interviewed some tour and transportation business owners like CEOs and directors of Singapore Cab Booking, EU Holidays, WTS Travel, Singatour, etc.
As a result, all of them confessed that they would have to increase their prices due to increased operational costs and thin profit margins, as they do cross-border travelling businesses.
“Why Are SG Businesses Affected?”
Responding to a social media post of the report, Malaysians were questioning and bashing the Singaporean tour and transport operators for using subsidised diesel.
Even though the interviews only touched on the effects of fueling their vehicles within Malaysia during some tours, the netizens were unhappy with the abuse of the subsidies.
“A wealthy country but steals subsidies from a poor country”
Meanwhile, some linked it to a loophole in Malaysia’s subsidy mechanism.
Some netizens were making funny memes of Singaporeans getting ‘Kantoi’ (caught red-handed) with the image of both country’s leaders.
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