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New Straits Times
23-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
KPDN probes wholesaler for supplying LPG to unlicensed retailer
ALOR STAR: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has launched an investigation into a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) wholesaler for supplying the controlled item to an unlicensed retailer. Kedah KPDN branch director Muhammad Nizam Jamaludin said the offence was uncovered after its enforcement team raided a retail premises on 17 May under 'Ops Gasak 2025'. "The enforcement team took action against a retail business operating in Alor Star for selling a controlled item, LPG, without a valid licence or authorisation from the Controller of Supplies. "The team subsequently seized 20 LPG cylinders and purchase documents for further investigation. The total estimated value of the confiscated items is RM2,494," he said in a statement. Nizam said that following the seizure, the ministry launched an investigation on Tuesday into the wholesaler for supplying controlled LPG to an unauthorised party. The case is being investigated under Section 21 of the Control of Supplies Act 1961 [Act 122], under which any individual found guilty may be fined up to RM1 million. For subsequent offences, the penalty may increase to a fine of up to RM3 million or imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years, or both. For companies, the fine may be up to RM2 million and, for repeat offences, up to RM5 million. The ministry reminded the public that any individual intending to trade in or store controlled items must obtain valid permission, or a relevant licence or permit.
The Sun
21-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Negeri Sembilan KPDN seizes RM60,000 worth of LPG tanks
SEREMBAN: A total of 255 tanks of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) of various weights and brands were seized in Op Gasak 2025 in Negeri Sembilan with an estimated total value of RM 67,365.60 from May 1 until yesterday. State Entrepreneurship, Human Resources, Climate Change, Cooperatives and Consumerism Action Committee chairman, S. Veerapan said inspections were carried out on 25 premises around the state involving wholesalers, distributors, retailers and also industry. Through the operation, five investigation papers were opened, with one individual arrested, and a case was opened under the Control of Supplies Act 1961 (Act 122). 'KPDN continues to strengthen its enforcement role through a targeted, data-based as well as consumer and trader education-oriented approach,' he told reporters here today. Meanwhile, Veerapan said Op Gasak was not intended to withdraw LPG subsidies from eligible consumers, but rather it was an enforcement of existing regulations to ensure that the subsidies reached the target groups in need. Veerapan said the leakage of LPG subsidies caused huge financial implications for the government, with estimated losses reaching RM3 billion a year. 'The public needs to be more informed, responsible and protected consumers. KPDN calls on all citizens to continue to be strategic partners in combating trade misconduct and supporting the government's efforts towards creating a fair, sustainable and resilient business ecosystem,' he said.
The Sun
21-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Negeri Sembilan KPDN seizes 255 tanks of LPG gas valued at RM60,000
SEREMBAN: A total of 255 tanks of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) of various weights and brands were seized in Op Gasak 2025 in Negeri Sembilan with an estimated total value of RM 67,365.60 from May 1 until yesterday. State Entrepreneurship, Human Resources, Climate Change, Cooperatives and Consumerism Action Committee chairman, S. Veerapan said inspections were carried out on 25 premises around the state involving wholesalers, distributors, retailers and also industry. Through the operation, five investigation papers were opened, with one individual arrested, and a case was opened under the Control of Supplies Act 1961 (Act 122). 'KPDN continues to strengthen its enforcement role through a targeted, data-based as well as consumer and trader education-oriented approach,' he told reporters here today. Meanwhile, Veerapan said Op Gasak was not intended to withdraw LPG subsidies from eligible consumers, but rather it was an enforcement of existing regulations to ensure that the subsidies reached the target groups in need. Veerapan said the leakage of LPG subsidies caused huge financial implications for the government, with estimated losses reaching RM3 billion a year. 'The public needs to be more informed, responsible and protected consumers. KPDN calls on all citizens to continue to be strategic partners in combating trade misconduct and supporting the government's efforts towards creating a fair, sustainable and resilient business ecosystem,' he said.
New Straits Times
13-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Diesel worth RM480,000 seized from docked vessel in Pekan
PEKAN: A suspicious vessel that berthed at a private jetty near here several weeks ago has led authorities to the discovery of nearly half a million ringgit's worth of diesel, stored in multiple tanks without proper documentation. The discovery, made on May 11, has prompted an investigation into possible subsidised fuel smuggling activities involving ship-to-ship transfers at sea. Acting on a tip-off, a team of enforcement officers from the Pahang Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) inspected the vessel, which was docked at a private jetty at around 8pm on Sunday. Pahang KPDN director Jezlily Jamaluddin said that upon boarding the vessel, the 39-year-old captain — a Myanmar national — along with three crew members in their 30s, informed the officers that the ship had berthed due to a mechanical failure. "The skipper claimed the vessel was carrying some 200,000 litres of diesel, intended for distribution to 30 other vessels owned by the company, which is based in Miri, Sarawak. "However, the captain failed to produce any valid documentation for the consignment. Further inspection revealed eight storage tanks containing liquid suspected to be subsidised diesel," she told reporters after inspecting the seized vessel today. Jezlily said initial investigations indicated that the vessel had been docked at the jetty for around two months and that the diesel was allegedly meant to be transferred into tanker lorries. She said that the enforcement team detained four foreigners, including the captain, all of whom possessed valid travel documents. Authorities also seized diesel valued at about RM480,000, along with the vessel. Investigations are being conducted under the Supply Control Act 1961 (Act 122). Individuals found guilty under the Act may face fines of up to RM1 million for a first offence, and up to RM3 million or five years' imprisonment, or both, for subsequent offences. Companies found guilty may be fined up to RM2 million for a first offence, and up to RM5 million for repeat offences. Jezlily stressed that the ministry would not compromise with any party involved in such illegal activities and urged the public to report any suspected misappropriation of subsidised goods.
Daily Express
30-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Firm fined for defying order on subsidised cooking oil packaging
Published on: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Published on: Wed, Apr 30, 2025 By: Winnie Kasmir Text Size: The company's packaging premises. SANDAKAN: A company involved in repackaging subsidised one kg cooking oil packets here has been subjected to enforcement action under the Control of Supplies Act 1961 (Act 122) for failing to comply with a government-issued distribution directive. According to Azdy Zukkry John, Chief Enforcement Officer of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) Sandakan branch, the breach was uncovered during a comprehensive audit operation on repackaging premises and licensed retailers throughout the district. 'Checks revealed that only 21 metric tonnes of subsidised one kg cooking oil packets had been distributed by the company, out of the 34 metric tonnes it was required to distribute,' he said in a statement on Tuesday. 'The remaining 13 metric tonnes were found to have been delivered to unauthorised locations without approval from the Controller of Supplies,' he said, Following the discovery, enforcement action was taken under the Control of Supplies Act 1961 against the company. Several key documents were also seized, including invoices, sales receipts, stock books, and the company's Controlled Goods Licence (CSA), for further investigation. Azdy explained that the distribution directive for subsidised cooking oil has been in effect since August 2024, aimed at preventing misappropriation and leakages in subsidised supply chains. 'Prior to that, repackaging companies were free to distribute supplies to customers of their choice,' he added. He stressed that monitoring and auditing efforts would continue to ensure that subsidised cooking oil reaches its intended recipients. 'All parties involved in the supply chain are reminded to act responsibly and remain committed to the proper management of controlled goods,' he said. Under the Act, individuals found guilty of a first offence may face up to RM1 million in fines or imprisonment of up to three years, while companies may be fined up to RM2 million. Harsher penalties apply for repeat offenders, he said. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
