Penang Hindu Association claims subsidised cooking oil being repackaged as prayer oil


GEORGE TOWN: In an effort to prevent the misuse of subsidised cooking oil, the Penang Hindu Association (PHA) is urging consumers to always check the prices and the source of prayer oil before buying.

In a statement, PHA president Datuk P.Murugiah claimed that most of the oil used in Hindu praying rituals and temples is actually being misused and derived from subsidised cooking oil meant for low-income households.

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