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The Star
23-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
LPG subsidy to stay, leakages to be probed
THE government will not withdraw the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) subsidy, says Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali. He said the ministry's task was to address LPG leakages through misappropriation and smuggling. 'We remain committed to providing LPG cylinder subsidies to the public. Fundamentally, this subsidy is for consumer use, a subsidy for the people's kitchens,' he told Young Syefura Othman (PH-Bentong) who sought clarification on whether the government would withdraw the subsidy. Although the subsidy is primarily for household consumers, Armizan said it also benefits micro and small businesses, particularly in the food and beverage sector. 'For this reason, the food and beverage sector must ensure that prices remain reasonable for the public,' he added. He said that the legal aspects specifically concerning the use of LPG by small traders will be detailed in amendments to the Control of Supplies Regulations (Import Prohibition) 2021. The Control of Supplies Regulations (Amendment) 2021 limits the ownership and use of subsidised LPG exceeding 42kg at any one time without a scheduled controlled goods permit.
Barnama
22-07-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Govt To Continue LPG Subsidy, Says Armizan
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- The government remains committed to continuing the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) subsidy, including for domestic use as well as for micro and small businesses in the food and beverage (F&B) sector. As such, Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali dismissed claims by certain quarters that the government plans to abolish the subsidy, describing them as inaccurate and misleading. 'The mandate given to the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) is to address leakages in the form of misappropriation and smuggling, and not to withdraw, reduce or abolish the LPG subsidy,' he said during the question and answer session in the Dewan Rakyat today. He was responding to a question from Young Syefura Othman (PH-Bentong), who asked whether the government would continue providing LPG subsidies amid claims that the subsidy would be discontinued. Armizan said that although the LPG subsidy is primarily intended for consumer use, the government also considers the needs of micro and small-scale F&B businesses that provide food services to the public. 'The government remains open to allowing these businesses to continue benefiting from the subsidy. 'However, if the aim is to offer affordable prices, then the food and beverages sold must also be reasonably priced and not at premium rates,' he said. Armizan said the government's commitment will be demonstrated through the formal recognition of eligible micro and small business premises via amendments to the Control of Supplies Regulations (PKKB) 2021, which will provide greater legal clarity. 'As we introduce control mechanisms, we will also ensure that the LPG cylinder subsidy continues to benefit not only households, but also micro and small traders,' he added.
The Star
22-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
LPG subsidy to stay, says Armizan
KUALA LUMPUR: The government will not withdraw the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) subsidy, says Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali. The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister said that the ministry has been tasked with addressing LPG leakages in the form of misappropriation and smuggling through Ops Gasak. "The government remains committed to providing LPG cylinder subsidies to the public. Fundamentally, this subsidy is for consumer use," he told the Dewan Rakyat on Tuesday (July 22). He was responding to a question from Young Syefura Othman (PH-Bentong), who sought clarification on whether the government would withdraw the subsidy, as raised by certain parties. Armizan added that although the subsidy is primarily for household consumers, it also benefits small and medium-sized businesses, particularly in the food and beverage sector. This measure is to ensure that the public is offered affordable food and drink prices. "For this reason, the food and beverage sector must ensure that prices remain reasonable for the public,' he added. He further mentioned that the legal aspects specifically concerning the use of LPG by small traders will be detailed in amendments to the Control of Supplies Regulations (Import Prohibition) 2021. The Control of Supplies Regulations (Amendment) 2021 limits the ownership and use of subsidised LPG exceeding 42kg at any one time without a scheduled controlled goods permit.
The Sun
19-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
LPG crackdown focused on industry, micro-traders spared for now
JOHOR BAHRU: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living ministry (KPDN) has assured that the enforcement of 'Operasi Gas Memasak' (OPS GASAK) will not target micro-traders, including self-service laundromats and eateries, until Oct 31. Its deputy minister Dr Fuziah Salleh said this is because the operation to curb leakage in the use of subsidised Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders is currently targeted at the industrial sector. 'If enforcement officers (under OPS GASAK) visit micro premises, it is primarily to collect information and data. 'We want to understand the exact usage patterns (of LPG) and so on, because services like laundromats and eateries have a direct impact on consumers,' she told a press conference after officiating an enforcement and advocacy programme on usage here today. Also present were Johor KPDN director Lilis Saslinda Pornomo and state chief enforcement officer Mohd Fuzi Hadi Abd Latif. Fuziah further urged micro traders to apply for a controlled goods permit if they use more than 42 kilogrammes (kg) of LPG at any one time, the equivalent of more than three 14kg gas cylinders, for safety reasons. 'For example, if an eatery has more than three gas cylinders, they need to apply for a permit because this concerns safety. This requirement remains in effect. 'However, under the 2021 amendment to the Control of Supplies Regulations, traders with permits must use non-subsidised LPG. This is something we are currently reviewing,' she added. She said the ministry is conducting stakeholder engagements with industry players, including micro traders, petroleum companies, trader associations, LPG wholesalers, restaurant operators and laundromat businesses, to explain the operation, as was done in Johor today. Previously, Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said OPS GASAK was launched on May 1 to address the leakage and abuse of subsidised LPG cylinders in the industrial and commercial sectors. Running until Oct 31, the operation is part of the ministry's latest enforcement initiative under the 'KITA GEMPUR' movement, launched on Oct 19.
Barnama
19-06-2025
- Business
- Barnama
LPG Crackdown Focused On Industry, Micro-traders Spared For Now
JOHOR BAHRU, June 19 (Bernama) -- The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living ministry (KPDN) has assured that the enforcement of 'Operasi Gas Memasak' (OPS GASAK) will not target micro-traders, including self-service laundromats and eateries, until Oct 31. Its deputy minister Dr Fuziah Salleh said this is because the operation to curb leakage in the use of subsidised Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders is currently targeted at the industrial sector. 'If enforcement officers (under OPS GASAK) visit micro premises, it is primarily to collect information and data. 'We want to understand the exact usage patterns (of LPG) and so on, because services like laundromats and eateries have a direct impact on consumers,' she told a press conference after officiating an enforcement and advocacy programme on usage here today. Also present were Johor KPDN director Lilis Saslinda Pornomo and state chief enforcement officer Mohd Fuzi Hadi Abd Latif. Fuziah further urged micro traders to apply for a controlled goods permit if they use more than 42 kilogrammes (kg) of LPG at any one time, the equivalent of more than three 14kg gas cylinders, for safety reasons. 'For example, if an eatery has more than three gas cylinders, they need to apply for a permit because this concerns safety. This requirement remains in effect. 'However, under the 2021 amendment to the Control of Supplies Regulations, traders with permits must use non-subsidised LPG. This is something we are currently reviewing,' she added. She said the ministry is conducting stakeholder engagements with industry players, including micro traders, petroleum companies, trader associations, LPG wholesalers, restaurant operators and laundromat businesses, to explain the operation, as was done in Johor today.
