A VIDEO that spread swiftly on social media over the weekend earned praise from many netizens for the actions captured on it.
It shows a man approaching a customer at a petrol station and speaking to him before removing the pump nozzle and returning it to its housing.
It is said that the customer was a foreigner trying to buy subsidised petrol.
Did this happen as claimed?
Verdict:
TRUE
The clip shows a man refuelling a compact luxury SUV with Singapore registration plates using a yellow nozzle, indicating it is subsidised RON95 petrol.
The attendant approaches the vehicle, removes the nozzle and returns it to the pump.
The driver does not appear to object and is later seen searching through his wallet while speaking with the attendant.
The incident reportedly took place in Klang, Selangor, on Saturday (June 20).
The clip was shared on several social media pages, drawing widespread attention and prompting discussions over the misuse of Malaysia's fuel subsidies.
The video also attracted numerous comments, with many users praising the attendant for stepping in and stopping the customer.
"Good job by the staff. Rules are rules," one commenter wrote.
Another said the attendant deserved recognition for helping prevent the misuse of subsidised fuel, while others called for stricter enforcement against motorists found attempting to purchase RON95 despite being ineligible.
Some users also speculated that the driver may have been a Malaysian holding Singapore permanent resident status, although this could not be verified.
Foreign-registered vehicles are prohibited from buying subsidised RON95 petrol and are required to buy unsubsidised fuel grades instead.
Since April 1, enforcement action can be taken against drivers and owners of foreign-registered vehicles found buying subsidised fuel.
Upon conviction, offenders may face a fine of up to RM1mil, imprisonment of up to three years, or both.
