NGV to be discontinued from July 2025 – Anthony Loke
Transport Minister Anthony Loke has announced that natural gas vehicles (NGV) will no longer be allowed to be registered or licensed for use on public roads from July 1, 2025.
According to Loke, the decision was made during a Cabinet meeting after taking into consideration the safety of NGVs and other road users.
In this regard, Petronas will also gradually terminate NGV retail supply.
Loke explained in a statement that the peak period for the modification and installation of NGV vehicle kits was between 1995 and 2014.
“This period indicates that all affected vehicles today are in the final phase of the lifespan of NGV tanks and need to be replaced.
“These NGV tanks have a safe usage period limit of approximately 15 years, and if not replaced, they are not safe for use and may fail at any time, potentially causing injury, death, and serious property damage,” he said.
To assist NGV vehicle owners in transitioning to alternative fuels, PETRONAS NGV Sdn Bhd (PNGV) has initiated a NGV Vehicle Transition Assistance Programme for the targeted groups affected, namely NGV taxi drivers, single fuel vehicle owners, and dual fuel NGV owners.
The Transition Assistance Programme consists of three packages:
- Transition Assistance Package for Eligible NGV Taxi Drivers: Each eligible registered driver will receive an e-voucher of RM3,000, which will be provided through the Setel app as a one-off payment.
- NGV Kit Removal Package: For tanks from modified vehicles (dual fuel), including NGV taxis. All costs will be fully covered and can only be done at registered workshops.
- Transition Assistance Package for Single Fuel NGV Vehicles: This package offers a one-off payment to eligible vehicle owners, based on the current value of the vehicle determined by an independent valuator.
Applications to check eligibility and obtain the transition package are open starting today at www.peralihanngv.com.
