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New Straits Times
a day ago
- New Straits Times
Gassy business: Five caught decanting LPG, RM280,000 worth of gas, equipment seized
JOHOR BARU: A clandestine cooking gas decanting operation was busted yesterday when officers from the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry raided a storage facility in Ulu Tiram here. Five men, aged between 30 and 40, believed to be members of a syndicate, were detained during the joint operation led by enforcement officers from the ministry's Putrajaya and Johor branches following weeks of surveillance. The enforcement team found 1,357 gas cylinders and a lorry tanker suspected of containing subsidised liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) valued at nearly RM280,000. Johor Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry director Lilis Saslinda Pornomo said the syndicate members had illegally transferred subsidised LPG from 14kg cylinders into the tanker, a practice known as decanting. "The illicit activity violates the law, besides endangering lives and disrupting the subsidised fuel distribution system meant to benefit the public," she said in a statement today. The seized items included decanting equipment and the lorry tanker. The case was investigated under the Control of Supplies Act 1961, and first-time offenders faced fines of up to RM1 million or three years' jail upon conviction. Repeat offenders might face up to RM3 million in fines or five years' jail. Companies could be fined up to RM2 million and RM5 million for subsequent offences. Lisa said the ministry was also probing into the distribution chain of the seized LPG, including the origins of the supply to identify parties involved in the illegal trade. Members of the public with information on LPG misappropriation are urged to report through the ministry's official channels, which included WhatsApp (019-8488000), e-Aduan portal (e-aduan@ hotline (1-800-886-800) or the Ez ADU smartphone application.
The Sun
a day ago
- The Sun
Johor KPDN busts illegal LPG storage in Ulu Tiram raid
JOHOR BAHRU: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) in Johor has dismantled an illegal operation involving the misappropriation of subsidised liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) intended for the black market and industrial sector. The raid, conducted in Ulu Tiram, led to the arrest of five foreign workers and the seizure of 1,357 LPG cylinders worth RM280,000. Johor KPDN director Lilis Saslinda Pornomo confirmed the operation, codenamed Op Gasak, was carried out in collaboration with KPDN Putrajaya. 'We found equipment used for decanting LPG into tankers for illegal resale. The five suspects, aged between 30 and 40, were caught in the act,' she said during a press conference at the raid site. Investigations are ongoing to determine the duration of the illegal activity and the supply chain behind it. 'We are tracing the source of the LPG cylinders and their distribution network,' Lilis added. The subsidised gas, meant for household use, was being sold at inflated prices to industrial buyers. The case is being probed under Section 1 of the Control of Supplies Act 1961. Authorities urge the public to report similar activities via [e-aduan@ hotline 1800886800, the KPDN Ez ADU app, or WhatsApp 0198488000. – Bernama
The Star
a day ago
- The Star
Domestic Trade Ministry seizes over 1,300 LPG cylinders in Ulu Tiram raid
JOHOR BARU: A total of 1,357 liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders were seized from a storage facility in Ulu Tiram suspected of being involved in illegal decanting activities. Johor Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry director Lilis Saslinda Pornomo said the culprits are believed to have sold the LPG on the black market. 'Our officers found a tanker lorry believed to be filled with LPG, along with equipment used to transfer gas from domestic cylinders into the vehicle. 'Preliminary investigations suggest that the subsidised gas was being channelled into the lorry for unauthorised resale,' she told a press conference here on Tuesday (July 29). She said the raid was carried out by the ministry's enforcement teams from Putrajaya and Johor. 'We detained five foreign men in their 30s and 40s, believed to be workers at the facility, to assist in investigations. 'The total value of the gas cylinders seized is estimated at RM280,000,' she added. Lilis Saslinda said the case is being investigated under the Control of Supplies Act 1961. 'Individuals convicted under the Act can face a maximum fine of RM1mil or up to three years' jail, or both. Repeat offenders may be fined up to RM3mil or face five years' imprisonment. 'For companies, the offence carries a fine of up to RM2mil, and up to RM5mil for subsequent offences,' she added. Investigations are ongoing to trace the source of the LPG and identify anyone else involved in the illegal supply chain.
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Daily Express
4 days ago
- Daily Express
Fuel smuggling attempt worth RM1 million foiled off Sandakan
Published on: Saturday, July 26, 2025 Published on: Sat, Jul 26, 2025 By: Mardinah Jikur Text Size: Some of the seized items. SANDAKAN: A fuel smuggling attempt worth RM1 million was foiled by the Marine Police in the waters off Tanjung Papat here early Saturday. Region 4 Marine Police commander ACP Mohd Nazri Ibrahim said a patrol team detected and intercepted a suspicious fishing vessel around 1.10am during an operation. Upon inspection, officers found the vessel was attempting to smuggle subsidised diesel and petrol out of the country. A total of 32,800 litres of fuel, valued at RM1,020,240, was seized, and five individuals aged between 26 and 35, including one local and four foreigners, were detained for investigation. The case is being investigated under the Control of Supplies Act 1961, and Nazri encouraged public cooperation to report illegal activities to help safeguard national interests. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * 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
The Sun
6 days ago
- The Sun
GOF seizes RM155k in contraband goods in Kota Bharu raid
KOTA BHARU: The General Operations Force (GOF) seized smuggled cigarettes and subsidised controlled goods worth RM155,000 during raids on a premises and a house in Kampung Kedai Buluh. The operation, conducted on July 21, was part of Op Taring Wawasan Kelantan. GOF Southeast Brigade Commander Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid said the raid followed intelligence reports and public tip-offs. The team discovered 61,620 sticks of untaxed cigarettes, 1,088 kg of cooking oil, 1,500 kg of wheat flour, 763 kg of white rice, and 400 kg of glutinous rice. 'The caretaker of the premises, a 27-year-old man, was detained for further investigation. Documents related to the goods were found to be dubious and non-compliant with licensing conditions,' he said. The seized items were handed over to the Kota Bharu District Police Headquarters, the Kelantan Paddy and Rice Regulatory Division, and Kota Bharu KPDN for further action. The case is being investigated under multiple laws, including the Customs Act 1967 and the Control of Supplies Act 1961. - Bernama
