KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 -- The government will introduce a targeted bunker fuel surcharge on passenger and roll-on roll-off ferry services from April 20 to offset rising marine diesel costs.

The Ministry of Transport said the move comes amid global geopolitical tensions that have driven up fuel prices and increased operating pressure on ferry operators.

"The surcharge will be implemented on a limited pass-through cost basis, where only a portion of the fuel cost increase is passed on to users.

"The remainder will be absorbed through government subsidies, operational efficiency improvements and cost management by operators," it said in a statement today.

The surcharge will apply to general passengers and tourists, both local and interna...