Perhentian vibe check: Why island life is getting 80% more expensive for operators

Diesel costs have surged by about 80%, pushing monthly operating expenses up by between RM22,800 and RM30,000 for an average resort operator. PETALING JAYA: Resorts on Pulau Perhentian are burning about 10,000 litres of diesel a month per operator just to keep the lights on, and with no grid connection or fuel subsidy, operators say […]

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