PETALING JAYA: Only those with special permits are allowed to purchase petrol or diesel in containers at petrol stations, says the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry.
Ministry director-general (enforcement) Datuk Azman Adam said this is spelled out under provisions to the Control of Supplies Act 1961.
The provision outlines that all petrol station operators are only allowed to sell diesel and all petrol grades for the purpose of refuelling to the original fuel tank of the vehicle concerned or tanks approved by the relevant authorities.
Azman explained that applications for the permit can only be done through a dedicated online system at the https://spb.kpdn.gov.my portal.
It can also be sold to any party that has obtained a special permit from the ministry.
To prevent controlled and subsidised items such as petrol and diesel from being misued by irresponsible parties, any company, organisation or individual looking to purchase petrol or diesel for purposes other than filling a vehicle’s original fuel tank will have to apply for the special permit and obtain approval.
“Purchases under the special permit are also for a quantity of 20 litres or more, and based on prices at the pump,” he said in a statement on Wednesday (March 25).
According to him, there are only 10 categories eligible to apply for the permit from the ministry.
This includes forklifts, water transportation, residents based in the interior or on islands, food industry players, water recreation, agriculture and farming, emergency services, maintenance, tourism and small-scale construction.
“Those holding the permits can refuel either petrol or diesel through drums, plastic containers or any other suitable or safe containers,” he said, adding that the purchases must be in accordance with the quantities, fuel stations, period and purchase frequency approved through the special permit.
“Besides permit holders, no one else is allowed to purchase fuel in containers at petrol stations besides instances of emergency cases, with the permitted purchase quantity here being less than 20 litres,” he said.
Azman added that any complaints or information can be channeled to the ministry through its hotline at 019-848 8000, e-Aduan KPDN portal (https://eaduan.kpdn.gov.my), call centre at 1-800-886-800, or through the Ez ADU KPDN smart phone application.
This follows an incident where RON95 petrol was allegedly filled beyond the permitted limit into a plastic container at a Skudai petrol station on March 21.
The Johor Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry KPDN has since launched a probe, with the premises also inspected, including a review of CCTV footage and verification of transaction records and purchase receipts.
