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Small traders may use subsidised LPG until regulation amendments this October

Borneo Post

7 hours ago

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Borneo Post

Small traders may use subsidised LPG until regulation amendments this October

Armizan says no legal action will be taken against this group of traders during the transition period. – Bernama photo PUTRAJAYA (June 5): Micro and small-scale traders in the food and beverage sector may continue using subsidised liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders without a special permit until the amendments to the Control of Supplies Regulations (PPKB) 2021 are finalised this October. Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said no legal action will be taken against this group of traders during the transition period. 'Small and micro food and beverage traders will be allowed to obtain supplies of subsidised LPG cylinders without the need for a scheduled controlled goods permit,' he told a press conference here. He said the Cabinet, in its meeting today, agreed to the ministry's proposal to amend the regulations, which initially came into effect on Oct 15, 2021, under the previous administration. Armizan added that the amendments would, among others, take into account the specific needs of micro and small-scale food and beverage traders, while also ensuring legal clarity in terms of compliance and enforcement. Armizan said the ministry aims to finalise the amendments once Op Gasak concludes on Oct 31. He added that enforcement against leakages involving illegal decanting activities and misuse by industrial users under Op Gasak would continue. 'The Op Gasak report will serve as a basis for us to determine the way forward in ensuring we have suitable legal provisions that are clear and take into account the needs of those providing services to the public, especially food and beverage businesses,' he said. He added that the amendment process will be coordinated through a technical committee established on May 1, chaired by the ministry's secretary-general, and involving relevant ministries and agencies. 'In addition to government representatives, we are also engaging a range of stakeholders. In fact, I will be holding an engagement session with 10 food and beverage business associations tomorrow. 'We welcome any proposals to ensure that these amendments are truly practical and beneficial for the intended target groups,' he said. The Control of Supplies Regulations (Amendment) 2021 limits the ownership and use of subsidised LPG exceeding 42 kilogrammes at any one time without a scheduled controlled goods permit. – Bernama amendments Armizan Mohd Ali Cabinet kpdn LPG cylinders regulations traders

Traders May Use Subsidised LPG Until Regulation Amendments Finalised

Barnama

9 hours ago

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Barnama

Traders May Use Subsidised LPG Until Regulation Amendments Finalised

GENERAL PUTRAJAYA, June 5 (Bernama) -- Micro and small-scale traders in the food and beverage sector may continue using subsidised liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders without a special permit until the amendments to the Control of Supplies Regulations (PPKB) 2021 are finalised this October. Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said no legal action will be taken against this group of traders during the transition period. 'Small and micro food and beverage traders will be allowed to obtain supplies of subsidised LPG cylinders without the need for a scheduled controlled goods permit,' he told a press conference here. He said the Cabinet, in its meeting today, agreed to the ministry's proposal to amend the regulations, which initially came into effect on Oct 15, 2021, under the previous administration. Armizan added that the amendments would, among others, take into account the specific needs of micro and small-scale food and beverage traders, while also ensuring legal clarity in terms of compliance and enforcement. Armizan said the ministry aims to finalise the amendments once Op Gasak concludes on Oct 31. He added that enforcement against leakages involving illegal decanting activities and misuse by industrial users under Op Gasak would continue. 'The Op Gasak report will serve as a basis for us to determine the way forward in ensuring we have suitable legal provisions that are clear and take into account the needs of those providing services to the public, especially food and beverage businesses,' he said. He added that the amendment process will be coordinated through a technical committee established on May 1, chaired by the ministry's secretary-general, and involving relevant ministries and agencies.

The Sun

9 hours ago

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The Sun

Traders may use subsidised LPG until regulation amendments finalised

PUTRAJAYA: Micro and small-scale traders in the food and beverage sector may continue using subsidised liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders without a special permit until the amendments to the Control of Supplies Regulations (PPKB) 2021 are finalised this October. Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said no legal action will be taken against this group of traders during the transition period. 'Small and micro food and beverage traders will be allowed to obtain supplies of subsidised LPG cylinders without the need for a scheduled controlled goods permit,' he told a press conference here. He said the Cabinet, in its meeting today, agreed to the ministry's proposal to amend the regulations, which initially came into effect on Oct 15, 2021, under the previous administration. Armizan added that the amendments would, among others, take into account the specific needs of micro and small-scale food and beverage traders, while also ensuring legal clarity in terms of compliance and enforcement. Armizan said the ministry aims to finalise the amendments once Op Gasak concludes on Oct 31. He added that enforcement against leakages involving illegal decanting activities and misuse by industrial users under Op Gasak would continue. 'The Op Gasak report will serve as a basis for us to determine the way forward in ensuring we have suitable legal provisions that are clear and take into account the needs of those providing services to the public, especially food and beverage businesses,' he said. He added that the amendment process will be coordinated through a technical committee established on May 1, chaired by the ministry's secretary-general, and involving relevant ministries and agencies. 'In addition to government representatives, we are also engaging a range of stakeholders. In fact, I will be holding an engagement session with 10 food and beverage business associations tomorrow. 'We welcome any proposals to ensure that these amendments are truly practical and beneficial for the intended target groups,' he said. The Control of Supplies Regulations (Amendment) 2021 limits the ownership and use of subsidised LPG exceeding 42 kilogrammes at any one time without a scheduled controlled goods permit.

Govt To Review LPG Rules For Small F&B Traders, No Legal Action Pending Outcome

BusinessToday

10 hours ago

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BusinessToday

Govt To Review LPG Rules For Small F&B Traders, No Legal Action Pending Outcome

The government has agreed to review the regulations governing the use of subsidised liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders by traders, in a move that could ease compliance burdens for micro- and small food and beverage (F&B) businesses, Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said. Armizan said the review will focus on amending the Control of Supplies Regulations (Amendment) 2021, which currently requires businesses using more than 42kg of LPG at any one time to obtain a scheduled controlled goods permit. 'The review aims to better reflect the operational realities of small F&B traders and offer regulatory clarity. 'A technical committee, led by my ministry's secretary-general, will engage stakeholders and industry players to develop practical recommendations,' he added. Meanwhile, he also shared that no enforcement action will be taken against micro- and small F&B operators over the usage of subsidised LPG cylinders until the review is complete. However, Armizan stressed that the ministry's ongoing Op Gasak enforcement operation will proceed as planned to combat illegal LPG usage and decanting, practices typically involving medium- and large-scale industries which include siphoning gas from subsidised cylinders and reselling it at market rates, a move that drains public funds and distorts supply chains. Separately, he stressed that the government is not cutting the LPG subsidies as Op Gasak, which runs until Oct 31, is targeted specifically at non-eligible industries misusing subsidised gas. 'The findings from Op Gasak will be instrumental in shaping the regulatory amendments to ensure future policies strike a fair balance between protecting subsidy integrity and supporting small businesses,' he said. Related

[UPDATED] Micro food businesses exempted from LPG permit rule until October, says Armizan

New Straits Times

11 hours ago

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New Straits Times

[UPDATED] Micro food businesses exempted from LPG permit rule until October, says Armizan

PUTRAJAYA: The cabinet today agreed that micro and small-scale food and retail businesses may continue using subsidised liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders without a Scheduled Controlled Goods Permit (PBKB) until October. Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the exemption would remain in effect throughout the Ops Gasak enforcement period and until amendments to the Control of Supplies (Amendment) Regulations 2021 are finalised. "The cabinet meeting today agreed with the ministry's recommendation to amend the Control of Supplies (Amendment) Regulations 2021. "The meeting also agreed that no legal action will be taken against micro and small-scale food and retail businesses for using subsidised LPG cylinders at their business premises. "Such traders will be allowed to obtain supplies of subsidised LPG cylinders without requiring a Scheduled Controlled Goods Permit," he told a press conference today. Ops Gasak, which runs from May 1 to Oct 31, aims to curb illegal activities such as gas decanting (transferring gas from subsidised to non-subsidised cylinders), smuggling, and the misuse of subsidised LPG by medium and large-scale industrial sectors. Armizan said the operation would continue under the Control of Supplies Act 1961, the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011, and the Control of Supplies (Amendment) Regulations 2021, without introducing new policies or subsidy cuts. He added that the findings from Ops Gasak would serve as a key reference point for reviewing the regulations once the operation concludes. "The core of the upcoming amendments will take into account the specific needs of micro and small-scale food and beverage traders. "Engagement sessions with various stakeholders will be held to gather feedback and create legal clarity, ensuring effective compliance and enforcement moving forward." Armizan said the cabinet had also agreed for the review and amendment of the regulations to be coordinated by a technical committee chaired by the ministry's secretary-general. The Control of Supplies (Amendment) Regulations 2021, which came into effect on Oct 15, 2021, currently limit the use of subsidised LPG to a maximum of 42kg at any one time for commercial use. Any party exceeding this limit is required to obtain a Scheduled Controlled Goods Permit and switch to non-subsidised LPG.