A POST on social media platform Threads claimed that a supermarket in Bangi was openly allowing foreigners to purchase subsidised packet cooking oil.
The allegation, which was accompanied by a viral video, sparked outrage amongst Malaysians who rely on these price-controlled items for daily cooking needs.
But are foreign nationals really buying subsidised cooking oil packets at a shop in Bangi?
Verdict:
FALSE
The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry's Selangor office has confirmed there were no sales of subsidised packet cooking oil to foreigners at a shop in Bangi.
According to a statement from the ministry's Selangor office, an inspection was carried out at the premises on Sunday (Feb 15) following a viral video related to allegations that the outlet was selling packet cooking oil to foreign nationals.
"The premises actually prevented the purchase of packet cooking oil by foreigners and no sales took place," it said.
However, the ministry said it continued its inspection of the premises regarding other compliance matters.
"The inspection instead found that the premises had apparently failed to maintain a record book for scheduled controlled goods," it said.
"A case action has been taken against the premises under the provisions of the Control of Supplies Act 1961," it added.
Earlier, media reported that the ministry was investigating a supermarket in Bangi that was allegedly allowing foreigners to purchase packet cooking oil.
The ministry's Enforcement Director General Datuk Azman Adam was reported as saying that a team of officers and enforcement personnel was deployed to the premises to carry out an inspection.
The issue arose following a post by a user on the Threads platform who claimed to be shocked upon discovering foreign nationals purchasing packet cooking oil openly at the supermarket.
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