Fake motor oil sales need strict enforcement


Countering counterfeits: Fomca urges the government to educate consumers in identifying authentic products during the current deferment period. – KAMARUL ARIFFIN/The Star

PETALING JAYA: Stringent enforcement and monitoring must be ongoing to eradicate the sale of counterfeit engine oil, says the Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations (Fomca).

This comes after the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry said regulation requiring engine oil sold in Malaysia to possess the Sirim QAS International Sdn Bhd certification was postponed until Oct 7.

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