The moment I’m back in KL, I was greeted with something good, but not getting quite close to ecstasy yet.

From tomorrow, RON 97 petrol reduced by 15 sen to RM2.30; RON 92 petrol reduced by 10 sen to RM2.20; diesel reduced by 20 sen to RM2.20

The Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said the reduction was done in a bid to curb rising inflation in the country, never mind the fact it’s the sudden raise of over 44% of petrol price which propelled our inflation rate to a record high since the past two decades.

As the crude oil price is quite volatile nowadays and more or less is at its downsize, the Government should have came out with a weekly or bi-weekly review instead of the monthly review if the Government is serious in its effort for the people to enjoy instant benefit of lower retail price.

On top of that, it’s time for the people to move away from the subsidy mentality when sooner or later, the public must face the reality and pay the real market price instead of the price subsidized by the Government.

In the end of the day, when the public is ready to give away such a luxury whereas we as a oil producing country, it’s the responsibility of the Government to ensure the subsidy saved would be put into good use, especially the much needed upgrade as far as our public transportation system is concern.

That’s the one and the only measure to win over the hearts of millions of Malaysians if the Government is suggesting the people to adapt to the reality and change our lifestyle as perpetuated earlier. It’s a give and take from both parties with nothing less than a sincere guarantee from the Government, never mind the billions of taxpayers money promised to stir the growth of public transportation system nationwide are yet to seen any significant result, which unfortunately, as expected.

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