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New Straits Times
7 hours ago
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- New Straits Times
Make sure you've done your research before pointing fingers, Wee tells Armizan
KUALA LUMPUR: MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong has called on Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali to provide evidence supporting his claim that Wee was involved in approving the Control of Supplies (Amendment) Regulations 2021. In a video posted on Facebook today, Wee strongly refuted Armizan's statement and demanded proof for the allegation. "I have reviewed the parliamentary Hansard and the relevant bill to confirm which section mentions that a permit is required for using more than three cylinders of subsidised gas. "Furthermore, are food and beverage businesses actually prohibited from using subsidised liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)?" he asked. Previously, the media reported that Armizan had reminded Wee to review the regulations that were enacted when the former transport minister was in the cabinet. Armizan was quoted as saying that the Control of Supplies (Amendment) Regulations 2021 — which stipulate that any party using more than 42kg of LPG is required to apply for a Scheduled Controlled Goods Permit — had already been enforced since Oct 15, 2021, under the previous administration when Wee was a member of the cabinet. Wee demanded that Armizan issue an apology for alleging his involvement in approving regulations related to supply control while he was in the cabinet in 2021. The Ayer Hitam member of parliament said that based on a review of the 2021 parliamentary Hansard, the amendment at the time was solely aimed at granting broader enforcement powers to officers of the then Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry. He said the amendment to the Control of Supplies Act (Amendment) 2021 was never intended to regulate the use of subsidised LPG. "I reviewed every line in the Hansard of the Dewan Rakyat during the debate, where MPs from constituencies such as Jempol, Bayan Baru, Pasir Gudang, Jelutong, Kota Melaka, Bukit Bendera, Pokok Sena, and Sepang presented their arguments. "However, not a single MP at the time raised the issue of requiring a permit for three cylinders of subsidised LPG, nor did anyone discuss the commercial use of LPG by food outlets," he said. He said then Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, in his reply in parliament in March 2022, also made no mention of any regulation concerning subsidised gas cylinders. "Datuk Armizan, why fabricate stories and make baseless accusations against me? "You weren't even in the Dewan Rakyat at the time, but you can always check the Hansard. "Do your homework before accusing me. "You're being unfair to me, you know? Or at the very least, just call Nanta to get confirmation. "Surely you have his phone number? If not, I can give it to you," he said. Wee said Armizan should not have accused him of being involved in the amendment related to the requirement for storing more than three cylinders of subsidised LPG and questioned the accuracy of the minister's source of information. He said the regulation concerning the use of subsidised LPG cylinders not exceeding 42kg might merely be an internal directive or administrative instruction from the ministry, and not part of the 2021 amendment. Wee said the law was never enforced until it was first implemented under the Pakatan Harapan 1.0 administration in 2019, before being revived again through Op Gasak this year. He said Armizan should issue an apology for the confusion and the allegations made against him. "You (Armizan) owe me an apology for your mistake.
The Star
29-05-2025
- The Star
Selangor authorities detain five men suspected of subsidised diesel fleet card fraud
SHAH ALAM: The Selangor branch of the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry detained five men suspected of diesel fraud using subsidised fleet cards on Wednesday (May 28). The ministry's state director, Mohd Zuhairi Mat Radey, said the suspects, aged 30 to 45, were arrested during a raid on an illegal storage site in Sri Muda, Section 25. The operation, involving 25 ministry officers and the Selangor Police Contingent headquarters, took place around 7pm following a month-long intelligence gathering. "We seized a 30-ton tanker truck, four canvas trucks, two bonded trucks each carrying intermediate bulk containers (IBC), a van and a modified prime mover," he told reporters after the operation concluded late Wednesday night. Mohd Zuhairi added that over 7,000 litres of diesel were recovered from 14 IBC tanks with 1,000-litre capacity each, along with equipment such as motorised pumps and connecting hoses believed to be used for illegal extraction and transfer of diesel. He stated that the premises lacked a valid license to store subsidised diesel, while the detained bonded truck drivers also did not possess the necessary legal documentation to hold the controlled item. "The modus operandi involved bonded truck drivers using fleet cards to purchase subsidised diesel at petrol stations around Shah Alam," he explained. The case is being investigated under the Control of Supplies Act, 1961, with a focus on identifying individuals, companies and distribution networks involved in the illegal diesel supply chain. – Bernama
New Straits Times
29-04-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Sandakan firm probed for supplying subsidised cooking oil to unapproved premises
SANDAKAN: The authorities are investigating a company here for violating subsidised cooking oil distribution guidelines. The Sandakan office of the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry discovered that a cooking oil repacking company had delivered 13 tonnes of subsidised cooking oil to unapproved premises. The amount equals to 38 per cent of the company's total allocation of 34 tonnes of subsidised cooking oil. The ministry's district enforcement chief, Azdy Zukkry John, said action had been taken against the Sandakan-based firm under the Control of Supplies Act 1961. Documents, including invoices, sales receipts, stock records and controlled goods licences, were seized from the company. He said since last August, cooking oil repacking companies were required to follow strict delivery guidelines to prevent leakage and misuse of subsidised goods. "The ministry reminds all parties involved in the distribution of subsidised cooking oil to comply with government directives to ensure this aid reaches its intended recipients." Under the Control of Supplies Act, offenders face fines of up to RM1 million, imprisonment for up to three years or both. Companies can be fined up to RM2 million, with higher penalties for repeat offences.
The Star
29-04-2025
- Business
- The Star
Sandakan company probed for diverting subsidised cooking oil to unauthorised retailers
A view inside the repacking facility inspected by KPDN Sandakan officers. KOTA KINABALU: A cooking oil repacking company is under investigation for allegedly distributing subsidised cooking oil in 1kg packets to unauthorised retailers. Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry branch in Sandakan said a compliance audit last week found that 13-tonne, around 38% of the company's total allocation of 34-tonne cooking oil, had been delivered to unapproved premises. Its district enforcement chief Azdy Zukkry John said action had been taken against the Sandakan-based firm under the Control of Supplies Act 1961. In a statement on Tuesday, he said documents including invoices, sales receipts, stock records and controlled goods licences were seized from the company. According to the statement, since August 2024, repacking companies have been required to follow strict delivery guidelines in an effort to prevent leakage and misuse of subsidised goods. The ministry reminded all parties involved in the distribution of subsidised cooking oil to comply with government directives to ensure this aid reaches its intended recipients. Under the Control of Supplies Act, individuals found guilty of offences may face fines of up to RM1mil, imprisonment for up to three years, or both. Companies can be fined up to RM2mil, with higher penalties for repeat offences. Consumers are encouraged to report any suspected irregularities in the supply chain via the 1-800-886-800 hotline, whatsapp at 019-848 8000, e-aduan portal ( email (eaduan@ the Ez Adu KPDN app or the enforcement command centre at 03-8882 6088/6245.
