CLAIMS FOR CASH REBATE EXTENDED TO APRIL 14

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Claims under the cash rebate
disbursement scheme for vehicle owners have been extended to April 14.

In a statement here Thursday, Pos Malaysia said the government had informed
the company about the extension.

It said eligible vehicle owners are encouraged to renew their road tax
personally at any post offices nationwide for them to receive the rebate on the
same day. They can also make claims through www.posonline.com.my and the rebate
will be deposited to their bank account.

"For those who are unable to to make the claim during working hours, they
can came to post offices which operate after working hours or post offices which
are open on weekends," Pos Malaysia said.

The rebate was introduced in April last year following the sharp increase in
fuel prices and supposed to end on March 31.

Owners of vehicles with 2,000cc engines and below, and pick-up trucks and
four-wheel-drive vehicles with 2,500cc engines and below are entitled to a
rebate of RM625 per vehicle. Owners of motorcycles below 250cc are eligible for
RM150. (US$1=RM3.59)
-- BERNAMA