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Daily Express
18-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Sabah Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living seizes 16,160 litres of diesel in Penampang raid
Published on: Friday, July 18, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jul 18, 2025 Text Size: Sabah KPDN officers tagging the oil drums during the raid. PENAMPANG: The Sabah Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) busted an operation involved in the misappropriation of subsidised diesel in a raid on a premises in Kampung Sindaanan, Kobusak, Penampang. The 6.53pm raid on Tuesday (July 15) led to the seizure of 16,180 litres of diesel, an Isuzu Trooper and various related equipment, with the total seizure value of RM53,527. Advertisement A local in his 30s, believed responsible for the operation, was detained to assist with investigations under the Supply Control Act 1961. Initial investigation revealed that the premises did not have a valid licence or authorisation to store controlled goods. The bust followed a week-long surveillance and tip-offs from the public, said KPDN Sabah in a statement. The case is being investigated under Section 21 of the Supply Control Act 1961, Regulation 3(1) of the Supply Control Regulations 1974 for trading controlled items without a licence and Section 20(1) of the same Act for storing such goods at an unauthorised location. Under the Act, individuals found guilty can face a fine of up to RM1 million, imprisonment of up to three years, or both, with heavier penalties for repeat offenders. Companies, if convicted, face fines of up to RM2 million and up to RM5 million for subsequent offences. KPDN reminded petrol station operators not to sell RON95 petrol or subsidised diesel to unlicensed buyers, warning that any retailer caught flouting the regulations will face enforcement under Regulation 21(1) and Regulation 12A of the Supply Control Regulations 1974. The Ministry stressed that it would continue regular inspections and enforcement throughout Sabah to prevent abuse of subsidised fuel, which causes significant losses to the Government and the public. From Jan 1 to July 16, KPDN Sabah has taken enforcement action in 1,179 cases, with total seizures amounting to RM22.2 million and RM276,250 in compounds issued. In the same period, 1,112 consumer complaints were received, with 92.7 pc (1,031) resolved and 7.3 pc (81) still under investigation. The Ministry also conducted 82,322 premise inspections, 62,307 in urban areas and 19,244 in rural locations. The public is urged to continue acting as the Government's eyes and ears by reporting any suspected misuse of subsidised goods, ensuring these abuses are stamped out completely. * 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
Daily Express
16-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
KPDN seizes over 16,000 litres of diesel in Penampang raid
Published on: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jul 16, 2025 Text Size: Some of the Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) tanks suspected to contain subsidised diesel. - Pic by KPDN KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah office of the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) uncovered the unauthorised storage of 16,180 litres of subsidised diesel during a raid at a premises in Kampung Sindaanan, Kobusak, Penampang on Tuesday (July 15). The evening raid led to the seizure of a four-wheel-drive Isuzu Trooper, equipment, and the diesel, all valued at RM53,527, with a local man in his 30s detained to assist investigations under the Control of Supplies Act 1961. Advertisement According to Sabah KPDN Director Shahril Nizam Shahidin, the operation followed a week of intelligence gathering and public tip-offs, and initial checks revealed the premises had no valid licence or approval to store controlled items. The case is being investigated under several provisions of the Control of Supplies Act and its regulations, which carry penalties of fines up to RM1 million or imprisonment for individuals, and up to RM2 million for companies. Shahril said the ministry will continue proactive checks and encourages the public to report suspected misuse of controlled goods, noting that 1,179 enforcement actions and over RM22 million in seizures have been recorded in Sabah so far this year. * 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
