ICA Three-quarter Tank Rule to malaysia

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http://www.ica.gov.sg/page.aspx?pageid=107

Singapore registered motor vehicle must have at least thee-quarter tank of motor fuel inside their vehicle motor fuel supply tank when departing Singapore. This Three-Quarter Tank rule applies to both the petrol and CNG supply tank of Singapore-registered vehicles departing Singapore. Drivers should ensure that the petrol fuel tank and the CNG fuel tank are both at least three-quarter full when departing Singapore.

Failure to do so constitutes an offence. On settlement of the offence, you will have to turn back to top up your fuel if you wish to continue on the journey.

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http://www.cbt.com.my/2013/12/09/euro-4-diesel-for-malaysia-consumers-in-2015/

 

The much awaited Euro 4 grade diesel would be commercially available to consumers in 2015.

Sources told Cars, Bikes & Trucks that the plan to introduce the new fuel quality standard would be included as part of the National Automotive Policy (NAP) to be announced by International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed on January 15.

“The Euro 4 roll out plan is already at the final stage. Now it is only a matter of fine tuning the framework between Energy, Green Technology and Water Ministry (Kettha), Finance Ministry and Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry,” the source said.

Industry insider also confirmed that the delay in the implementation of Euro 4 diesel was due to lengthy negotiations between government and oil companies on refinery upgrades and associated costs.

“There has been indifferent assertion among the stakeholders when government engage the oil companies for the past few years. Oil companies have been telling the government that they were not ready for an upgrade. Moreover, oil companies have been requesting for flexibility and government funding to build the facility for the new grade diesel.

“There’s also the issue of government fuel subsidy with the introduction of Euro 4 since this new fuel quality standard would definitely to cost more for consumers than the current diesel price. Now, it is clear that Putrajaya is ready to introduce the new fuel grade and we need to move fast since global carmakers are ready to produce Euro 6 engine,” said the source.

When asked to confirm on the Euro 4 introduction in 2015, Malaysia Automotive Institute (MAI) CEO Madani Sahari said Kettha would take the lead to introduce the new grade diesel.

"It cannot take too long because moving towards EEV without having proper fuel standards is half done,” said Madani, after the ‘CEO Roundtable: The Future of Malaysia's Auto Industry’ at the Kuala Lumpur International Automotive Conference 2013 held recently.

This is certainly good news for owners of clean diesel car models and government’s desire to turn Malaysia as the centre for energy-efficient vehicles (EEV).

On the NAP, it is prevalent that EEV requirements would be based on meeting a minimum fuel economy standard and CO2 emission.

According to MAI as the focal point and coordinator for the implementation of new NAP, most fuel stations in the country are able to accommodate the enhanced variety of fuel grades and even if station revamp is required, the cost won’t be excessive.

Robert Bosch (South East Asia) Pte Ltd president and managing director Martin Hayes concurred that among the key success factors for the automotive industry future in Malaysia was the improvement of fuel and emission regulations.

“The adoption of Euro 4 standard would ensure global competitiveness for Malaysia alongside the adoption of vehicle safety standards that is crucial for export,” he told CBT.

Volkswagen Group Malaysia CEO Dr Zeno Kerschbaumer said the introduction of Euro 4 diesel in 2015 would certainly augur well for the government’s aspiration to make Malaysia as a hub for EEV.

“This will also allow our customers to enjoy the fuel efficient models,” said Dr Kerschbaumer.