JOHOR BARU: The Johor Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry is investigating claims that a foreign-registered vehicle with its number plate covered up was filling up his tank with subsidised RON95 petrol.
Its director Lilis Saslinda Pornomo said the incident went viral on social media and the department had carried out inspections and investigations at a petrol station following a complaint.
She said initial investigations found that the incident occurred around 10.30pm on Saturday (Jan 2).
"The RON95 petrol was purchased using a cashless method at one of the pumps.
"From the transaction record, only part of the purchased amount was successfully pumped before it was stopped.
"Closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage was obtained and reviewed to assist the investigation," she said in a statement on Saturday (Jan 3).
Lilis Saslinda said action would be taken under Subregulation 12A of the Control of Supplies Regulations 1974, under the Control of Supplies Act 1961, for suspected violation of the Supply Controller's directive prohibiting the sale of RON95 petrol to foreign-registered vehicles.
The case is being investigated under the Control of Supplies Act 1961. – Bernama
