After the announcement by the Petrol Dealers Association of Malaysia (PDAM) that they will close at 10.00pm by hook or by crook, suddenly the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs ministry (DTCA) has become vocal about the subject. They issued a stern warning to the petrol dealers not to close as this would affect the economy and they have no right to make such a decision without consulting the Government. It also quotes Pan Malaysian Lorry Owners Association president Er Sui See and Federal Territory and Selangor Taxi Operators Association president Datuk Aslah Abdullah as saying that the closure of petrol stations at 10pm would only drive up transportation costs and affect taxi drivers' income. I can just see the domino effect - lorries and taxi drivers hike their costs and fees because of the scarcity of petrol stations. The consumer is the end one affected by all this bickering.
Then the following day, DTCA says that petrol dealers who cannot take the high cost of operating a dealership should give up as there are many others waiting to take their place. I agree with this point. If you can't hack it, quit and let others who are willing to take it have a go at it.
Then the following day, DTCA says that petrol dealers who cannot take the high cost of operating a dealership should give up as there are many others waiting to take their place. I agree with this point. If you can't hack it, quit and let others who are willing to take it have a go at it.
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