JOHOR BAHRU: Boustead Petroleum Marketing Sdn Bhd (BHPetrol), a subsidiary of Boustead Holdings Bhd and the Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT), is set to build 30 new petrol stations in rural areas across Malaysia as part of a nationwide expansion strategy.
According to BHPetrol CEO Azizul Azily Ahmad, each station is expected to cost approximately RM3 million, with the rollout scheduled over the next five years. The initiative is aimed at enhancing fuel accessibility and ensuring that subsidised fuel reaches eligible groups, especially defence personnel stationed in remote areas.
“As a subsidiary of LTAT, BHPetrol continues to move forward proactively, in line with the government’s commitment to equitable access to subsidised fuel,” Azizul said during the launch of the new BHPetrol Bandar Seri Alam station in Johor Bahru on Sunday.
The new station was officiated by Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.
Expansion Objectives:
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Widen rural coverage for subsidised fuel access.
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Support national defence personnel operating in hard-to-reach locations.
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Reduce reliance on bottled fuel in rural communities.
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Ensure legal and safe fuel distribution across underserved areas.
With the addition of the Bandar Seri Alam station, BHPetrol now operates 82 stations in Johor, strengthening its network in one of the key southern states.
“The opening of this latest station is a proud milestone that further strengthens our support network for delivering subsidised fuel to the people,” Azizul added.
The expansion reflects BHPetrol’s continued alignment with government policies focused on fuel equity and infrastructure development in strategic areas.
