Ops Gasak 2025 records 168 LPG subsidy misuse cases
Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the seizures were made between May 1 and July 27 this year and involved subsidised LPG and related goods as part of the government's ongoing crackdown on subsidy abuse in the LPG distribution chain.
He added that LPG is classified as a Scheduled Controlled Item under the Control of Supplies Act 1961 (Act 122), and its supply has been under the ministry's oversight since October 15, 2021.
"The listing of LPG as a scheduled item was aimed at ensuring a stable supply in the market," he said in a written parliamentary reply to Khoo Poay Tiong (Pakatan–Kota Melaka), who had asked about the outcomes of Ops Gasak and the number of enforcement cases recorded.
Launched on May 1, Ops Gasak 2025 is specifically designed to curb the illegal transfer—or decanting—of subsidised LPG into industrial or commercial cylinders, which is among the most serious forms of subsidy misuse.
Armizan explained that enforcement and inspection efforts have been stepped up across industries dealing in LPG to ensure compliance with existing laws.
In response to eligibility for permits to use over 42kg of LPG, Armizan said all businesses using scheduled controlled items may apply for a permit via the BLESS 2.0 system.
"Applications will be assessed based on the Control of Supplies Regulations (Amendment) 2021, alongside other conditions, guidelines, and applicable legal frameworks," he said.
He also noted that following a Cabinet decision on June 5, 2025, the ministry is now engaging stakeholders on proposed amendments to the Supply Control Regulations to further strengthen enforcement mechanisms and regulatory clarity.
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