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New Straits Times
3 days ago
- New Straits Times
Johor wants heavier punishment against foreign-registered vehicle owners buying subsidised RON95
JOHOR BARU: Johor wants the federal government to enhance existing legislation to ensure stricter action against owners of foreign-registered vehicles who fill up their tanks with subsidised RON95 petrol. Lee Ting Han, who is the state Investment, Consumer Affairs and Human Resources executive committee chairman, said the state government had proposed the idea four months ago. He said the current regulations only allow action to be taken against owners of petrol stations. "At the state level, we will continue to propose to the federal government for enforcement action against those who break the country's laws, such as foreigners filling up their vehicles with subsidised fuel. "Currently, action can only be taken against petrol station owners. We propose that the legislation be enhanced even further by empowering Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry enforcement personnel to take action against the offenders," he said. Lee was speaking to reporters after officiating the launch of the eCOSS (Cooking Oil Price Stabilisation Scheme) at the Maslee B5 Supermarket here today. Lee said there were two cases of foreign-registered vehicles filling up with RON95 last week, namely at petrol stations in Nusa Sentral, Iskandar Puteri and the Senai-Desaru Expressway (SDE). He said the Johor Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry have already launched preliminary investigations, including studying closed-circuit television camera (CCTV) footage from the stations. "We will investigate further before bringing the case to the deputy public prosecutors for further action," he said. Last Monday, social media was abuzz over the image of a man, standing next to a Singapore-registered vehicle, filling up a plastic container with RON95 subsidised petrol at a station in Nusa Sentral, Iskandar Puteri. The man in question had allegedly filled up the car first before filling up the plastic container.
New Straits Times
3 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Johor first state to launch cooking oil subsidy sales via eCOSS app
JOHOR BARU: Johor has become the first state to roll out retail sales of subsidised cooking oil packets through the eCOSS mobile application, covering 29 "point of sale" (POS) locations under Phase Two of the Subsidised Cooking Oil Distribution Programme. State Investment, Trade, Consumer Affairs and Human Resources Committee chairman Lee Ting Han said the eCOSS (Cooking Oil Price Stabilisation Scheme) app records each 1kg subsidised cooking oil packet transaction, from manufacturers, packagers, wholesalers, and retailers, down to final consumer purchases. The pilot programme, previously tested under the Madani Rahmah Sales initiative, is now extended to participating supermarkets, with purchases limited to three packets per transaction to prevent leakages and ensure supplies reach eligible Malaysians. "To ensure a smooth implementation, Johor Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry officers will be stationed at all 29 outlets between Aug 11 to 15 to assist with registration, app usage, and conduct 'training of trainers' sessions for shoppers and supermarket staff," Lee said after launching the initiative at the Maslee B5 Supermarket today. The federal government allocates 3.3 million subsidised packets monthly to Johor, with RM5 per packet borne by the government. Supplies will be replenished regularly by 19 packaging and wholesale firms to guarantee availability, particularly for B40 households. Lee said the system would strengthen supply chain monitoring and address past complaints of shortages in certain areas. "If it proceeds smoothly, eCOSS will be expanded to other locations," he said. The eCOSS app is available for download on Google Play and the App Store.
The Sun
25-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Perak KPDN aids eCOSS registration at Rahmah MADANI sales
IPOH: The Perak branch of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) is stepping up efforts to help the public register for the Cooking Oil Price Stabilisation Scheme (eCOSS) during Rahmah MADANI Sales Programme (PJRM) events statewide. State KPDN director Datuk Kamalludin Ismail confirmed that officers will be present at every PJRM location to guide residents, particularly senior citizens and persons with disabilities, through the registration process. 'We understand that some individuals may face difficulties registering for this system, but we guarantee that our personnel at each PJRM site will assist them until the registration is successfully completed,' he said. Kamalludin explained that the eCOSS system, currently in its pilot phase, is designed to track subsidised cooking oil purchases by eligible recipients while preventing distribution leakages. On July 23, Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali announced plans to expand eCOSS into a mobile app to improve the distribution of 60,000 tonnes of subsidised cooking oil monthly, particularly for the B40 group. The system monitors the entire supply chain, from distribution to end-user purchases, enhancing efficiency and accountability. Kamalludin noted that eCOSS helps detect shortages early and prevents hoarding or misuse. 'The data collected not only helps the government manage supply more effectively, but also ensures transparency and prevents any form of misappropriation in the distribution network,' he said. To date, Perak has recorded RM53,488,905.38 in sales from 983 PJRM events across 24 parliamentary and 59 state constituencies, benefiting 1,227,731 individuals. - Bernama
Barnama
25-07-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Perak KPDN To Aid Public With eCOSS Registration At Rahmah MADANI Sales Events
IPOH, July 25 (Bernama) -- The Perak chapter of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has pledged its full support to assist the public in registering and using the Cooking Oil Price Stabilisation Scheme (eCOSS) system, especially during the Rahmah MADANI Sales Programme (PJRM) across the state. State KPDN director Datuk Kamalludin Ismail said their officers will be stationed at each PJRM location to help facilitate the registration process, particularly for senior citizens and persons with disabilities. 'We understand that some individuals may face difficulties registering for this system, but we guarantee that our personnel at each PJRM site will assist them until the registration is successfully completed,' he said. 'We believe that the eCOSS system, currently in its pilot phase, is not only designed to log the purchase of subsidised cooking oil by eligible recipients, but also to prevent leakages in distribution and ensure that supplies reach the intended beneficiaries,' he told a press conference here today. On July 23, Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali announced that the eCOSS system would be expanded into a mobile application to address distribution issues related to the 60,000 tonnes of subsidised packet cooking oil allocated monthly for Malaysians, especially the B40 income group. The eCOSS system is designed to cover the entire supply chain, from distribution to end-user purchase, allowing for greater efficiency and accountability. Kamalludin added that eCOSS enables authorities to detect shortages of packet cooking oil in specific areas early, and to analyse purchasing trends to prevent hoarding or misuse by unauthorised parties. 'The data collected not only helps the government manage supply more effectively, but also ensures transparency and prevents any form of misappropriation in the distribution network,' he said. As of now, he said a total of RM53,488,905.38 in sales has been recorded from 983 PJRM events held across 24 parliamentary and 59 state constituencies in Perak.
The Star
23-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
Mobile app to combat cooking oil smuggling, subsidy leakages
PETALING JAYA: The Mobile eCOSS Application will provide data on cooking oil demand to curb smuggling and subsidy leakages, says Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Seri Armizan Ali. He said this data will assist in forming government policy for cooking oil subsidy delivery. "We didn't have exact data on cooking oil usage, but with eCOSS, we'll have purchase data," he said on Wednesday (July 23). "From here, we can draft policy and target cooking oil subsidies to eligible recipients," he added during his ministerial replies in Dewan Rakyat. This marked the first time the Auditor-General's Report was tabled for debate. Armizan also mentioned a pilot project for the application began in Johor in May. He said the mobile app would allow monitoring and enforcement against sales to foreigners. 'The application will be rolled out gradually to ensure system stability before full implementation. 'Through the Mobile eCOSS Application, retail purchase data will be recorded, enabling monitoring of retailer sales and consumer purchase data, including identities based on National Registration Department records. 'This strategy facilitates monitoring and enforcement against sales exceeding limits or to foreigners,' he added. The latest Auditor-General's report revealed the current policy on subsidised cooking oil is not comprehensive, allowing non-targeted groups, including non-citizens, to benefit. The report suggests the ministry improve its Cooking Oil Price Stabilisation Scheme (COSS) guidelines to address these issues.
