Govt will not restrict fuel for motorcyclists.

Indonesia’s Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Darwin Zahedy Saleh has refuted claim that the government will limit subsidized premium grade fuel for motorcycles.

“Motorcyclist need not worry. The move to limit usage do not include motorcycles, it will only affect luxury cars” he said.
“Public transportation and low-income people, including motorcycle riders will continue to receive the subsidy,” he said.

There is concern that the subsidy of fuels is increasing year by year as sales of motorcycles and cars increased.

The blame is put on the government’s failure to provide good rapid mass transportation.

The Indonesia’s Motorcycles Industry Association (AISI) estimates that motorcycle sales may reach 6.3 million units in 2010, up from 5.8 million units in 2009. The increase will surely increase consumption of subsidized fuels.

The Indonesian government subsidize three types of fuels i.e. Premium, Diesel and Kerosene. Sales of Premium petrol is highest due to vehicle usage.

Fuels sold to industries in Indonesia are not subsidized.

 Carry Crash Cards – IOM Visitors Told

 Visitors going to the Isle of Man for the TT are urged to carry CRASH CARDS on them. The card will help medical support save their lives in case of a crash.

The "crash cards" will have the riders important information which can help paramedics attend to crash victims faster. This card shall be kept inside ones helmet with a sticker outside to indicate that info is kept inside.