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The Sun
13 hours 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
New Straits Times
7 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
No excuse for unjustified price hikes under SST, Johor traders warned
JOHOR BARU: Johor Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry launched an enforcement operation to curb profiteering following the implementation of the expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST). The operation codenamed Op Kesan 4.0, is a statewide enforcement blitz, which took effect early this month. State ministry director Lilis Saslinda Pornomo said enforcement officers had conducted checks on 48 business premises involving 235 items, which was carried out under the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011. During a walkabout at a supermarket in Larkin Junction here today, Lilis said the 48 premises were issued price information verification notices to obtain detailed data on cost, pricing, and profit margins. "The ministry also received four complaints related to suspected profiteering under the operation, and investigations are ongoing. "The operations main focus is to ensure that businesses do not exploit SST adjustments as a blanket excuse to increase prices without justification," she said in a statement today. The enforcement operation will also monitor four key elements, which includes items and services affected by SST changes, businesses above the SST registration threshold, price movement timelines aligned with SST enforcement dates, and profit margins to detect unreasonable mark-ups. Lilis warned that offenders found guilty of profiteering can be fined up to RM100,000 or jailed up to three years, or both. Companies face fines of up to RM500,000. She urged businesses to assess the four elements before adjusting prices or charges and reminded the public to report suspicious hikes through official channels, including the Ez ADU app, WhatsApp, and the KPDN e-complaint portal.
