I read with keen interest the latest news that Malaysia is banning foreign-registered vehicles from buying petrol within 50km of its borders.

Although the rule is Malaysia's domestic affair, I share the sentiments of many Singaporean drivers and Johor petrolstation operators, as well as other relevant business owners in the southern state.

I live in Marsiling Drive, just opposite the Johor Straits, and I drive regularly across the Causeway not only to top-up petrol but also to purchase household essentials and to visit my family's kampung in Kulai.

I hope that the latest petrol ban will not stop Singaporeans from travelling to Malaysia for leisure, work or social commitments.

We should not boycott the country as a result, as it will reflect badly on Singaporeans and our country.

I also hope the Malaysian government will look for a "win-win" formula in terms of fuel purchase, so that their citizens, as well as foreigners, would benefit.

At the same time, I would like to urge fellow Singaporean motorists to see this ban from a positive point of view.

It is, perhaps, time for us to give more support to petrol stations in Singapore.

I hope that fuel prices here will eventually fall as demand rises.

Mr Muhammad Dzul Azhan Bin Haji Sahban