Kedah KPDN Committed To Helping Farmers Obtain Special Permit For Fuel

ALOR SETAR, June 3 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) Kedah is committed to helping farmers obtain special permits to purchase petrol or diesel exceeding 20 litres.

Enforcement Chief Zalina Aziz said the ministry conducts various on-site programmes and engagement sessions to understand the needs of farmers who require large amounts of fuel to operate machinery such as grass cutters, water pumps, or tractors.

"Farmers can apply for a special permit to purchase petrol or diesel in drums or tanks at petrol stations under the agriculture and livestock category. They can buy over 20 litres of fuel based on land size and machinery needs," she told Bernama.

She said applications for the special permit are free and can be made online via the KPDN Supply Permit System. The permit can only be used at designated petrol stations near the applicant's farm or operational area.

Zalina said that to facilitate matters, KPDN conducted engagement tours involving the Regional Farmers' Organisation (PPK), the Muda Agricultural Development Authority (MADA), and the Federal Village Development and Security Committee (JPKKP) across 11 areas in the state.

"As a result, 494 new special permits were approved from Jan 1 to June 1, 2026. We bring our equipment and officers to designated locations to assist with the fully online application process.

"We understand some farmers and padi planters are less familiar with online systems. That is why KPDN goes to the ground to guide and assist them with the applications," she said.

She said the response was very encouraging, with each programme recording 20 to 30 new applications.

Zalina said, so far, there have been no issues in the application process because most applicants have received confirmation from relevant agencies such as PPK and MADA.

She added that awareness of the need for the special permit has also increased among farmers, as a result of the outreach programmes. 

"More farmers now know: buying over 20 litres of petrol or diesel needs a special permit. Each time KPDN holds engagement sessions with PPK and MADA, many apply on the spot.

"We will step up our information and assistance to ensure agricultural fuel needs are met according to regulations," she said.

-- BERNAMA