PUTRAJAYA: The Energy Commission has stepped up enforcement under the Electricity Supply Act and Gas Supply Act with 12 prosecutions this year.
These cases involve aggregate fines totalling RM200,140 for various violations, including electricity theft, illegal modification of installations resulting in a fatality, possessing unlabelled electrical equipment for sale and conducting activities using gas without a licence, it said.
The commission stated that recent cases include charges for electricity theft under subsection 37(3)(e) of the Electricity Supply Act against three companies at the Labuan and Kota Kinabalu Sessions Courts on Aug 26 and 27 respectively.
“On Aug 26, the Federal Territory of Labuan Sessions Court imposed a RM50,000 fine upon LB Gases Hardware Sdn Bhd. Subsequently, on Aug 27, the Kota Kinabalu Sessions Court fined Sri Mas Foods Industries Sdn Bhd and Kim Kian Enterprise RM55,000 and RM50,000, respectively.
“All the companies have settled their fines,” said the commission in a statement yesterday.
“The commission treats such offences with the utmost seriousness, as they impact not only the energy industry in financial terms, but also the stability of electricity and piped gas supply systems, as well as public safety.”
The public can report any unlawful activities involving the use of electricity and piped gas, including electricity theft.
Reports can be made via the eAduan ST system, accessible through its website at www.st.gov.my.
