Petronas launches transition assistance programme for NGV users – one-off payments, kit removal

The government announced yesterday that it is ending the use of natural gas vehicles (NGVs), with these no longer be allowed to be registered or used on Malaysian roads from July 1, 2025. The decision to end NGV use was made by the Cabinet on October 2 following safety concerns over their use.

The phase-out will impact nearly 44,383 active NGV vehicles in Malaysia. At present, there are 9,509 NGV taxis, 32,137 private registered NGV, 2,150 natural-gas fuelled buses and lorries and 587 NGV machinery works in service across the country.

In line with the move to end NGV use in the country, Petronas will begin ending the sale of NGV fuel at its petrol stations in stages, with the process starting immediately and to be completed by July 1 next year.

To assist NGV vehicle users during the transition process to petrol, diesel or any other vehicles, Petronas NGV has introduced a Transition Assistance Programme offering three packages for eligible NGV users. The programme has been designed to avoid any potential risks from unauthorised modifications and ensure a safe transition to alternative fuels.

This includes a one-off RM3,000 payment for NGV taxi drivers, which will come in the form of a Setel e-voucher that will paid out through the recipient’s Setel application. Eligible taxis must be registered with the land public transport agency (APAD) before October 1.

Additionally, Petronas will also offer free removal of NGV kits exclusively for dual-fuel vehicle owners. Under this plan, NGV kits can be removed for free at appointed workshops selected by the transport ministry. Eligible vehicles are those registered with the road transport department (JPJ) before October 1.

Meanwhile, owners of mono-fuel NGV-powered vehicles are eligible for a one-off payment based on the current value of their vehicles, which will be determined by an independent appraiser. If you’re an NGV user, don’t dally, because transport minister Anthony Loke has said that applications for the RM3,000 aid for NGV taxis as well as the one-off payment for mono-fuel NGVs will close on December 31.

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