IPOH: A man has been detained, and nearly 300 litres of subsidised RON95 petrol seized after police uncovered a suspected attempt to divert fuel at a petrol station in Bagan Serai.
Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry Perak director Datuk Kamaluddin Ismail said the incident occurred at about 1pm on Friday (Jan 23) when a patrol team from the Bagan Serai district police headquarters spotted a multi-purpose vehicle refuelling RON95 petrol at a station in the area.
He said the case was subsequently handed over to the ministry’s Parit Buntar branch, which carried out further inspection under Ops Tiris 2026, an initiative aimed at curbing leakages and the misuse of controlled goods.
“A thorough inspection of the vehicle led to the discovery of two blue plastic drums, each with a capacity of 200 litres, believed to contain RON95 petrol.
“The total amount of petrol seized was estimated at 288 litres,” he said in a statement Saturday (Jan 24).
Kamaluddin said the man, the vehicle's owner, was detained, and the vehicle and petrol were seized for investigation under the Control of Supplies Act 1961.
He said the total value of the seizure, including the vehicle, was estimated at RM7,615.10.
“Investigations are being conducted under Sub-regulation 21(1) and Sub-regulation 18(1) of the Control of Supplies Regulations 1974 for allegedly using or possessing scheduled goods in excess of the permitted quantity without a valid permit.
“Stern action will be taken against individuals or companies found violating supply control laws.
“If convicted, individuals may be fined up to RM1mil for a first offence and up to RM3mil, or face imprisonment of up to three years, or both, for subsequent offences.”
He urged the public to act as the “eyes and ears” of enforcement authorities by reporting any suspected misuse of controlled or subsidised goods.
The public can lodge complaints or provide information through KPDN branches nationwide, via WhatsApp at 019-848 8000, the e-Aduan portal (e-aduan@kpdn.gov.my), the hotline 1-800-886-800, or the Ez Adu KPDN mobile application.
