Malaysia's logistics and construction sectors are sounding an urgent alarm as the latest 50-sen jump in diesel prices to RM6.02 per litre takes effect today. The Malaysian Association of Land Lorry Drivers has warned that many smaller operators can no longer absorb the costs, leading to immediate fleet shrinkage and the potential halting of major construction projects. They caution that these mounting pressures will inevitably spill over into higher costs for everyday goods like vegetables and daily essentials. 

Truckers have described the current situation as "unsustainable," noting that while they are consumers themselves and wish to avoid raising prices, the lack of profit leaves them with few options. The government's recent increase of the BUDI MADANI diesel subsidy to RM300 is seen by some as a helpful gesture, but industry leaders argue it may not be enough to shield the entire supply chain from the historic "oil shock".