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The Sun
a day ago
- The Sun
KPDN raids illegal diesel storage in Taiping, seizes RM292k goods
IPOH: The Perak Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) uncovered the activity of storing diesel without a permit at a workshop in Simpang, Taiping in a raid under Op Tiris 2025, yesterday. Perak KPDN director Datuk Kamalludin Ismail in a statement today said that in the 1.20 am raid, KPDN found 36,000 litres of liquid suspected to be diesel in several intermediate bulk containers (IBC) and skid tanks. 'A 30-year-old local man who claimed to be a lorry driver failed to produce any letter of authorisation, license as well as permit to store controlled goods from the guards when requested by the inspection team. 'In this regard, a case action was taken by seizing 36,000 litres of suspected diesel oil, two lorries, a skid tank and 22 IBC tanks along with pumps with a total value of the seizure estimated at RM292,840,' he said, adding that the case was being investigated under the Control of Supplies Act 1961. He said the syndicate's modus operandi was to obtain diesel from unscrupulous fishing boats and lorry drivers, who had stolen diesel belonging to the company they worked for. He said the diesel was purchased by the syndicate at around RM2.15 per litre, then sold to the industry on the black market at around RM2.45 per litre. - Bernama
New Straits Times
a day ago
- New Straits Times
Perak domestic trade ministry seizes illegal diesel storage in Taiping raid
IPOH: The Perak branch of the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry uncovered the illegal storage of diesel without a permit at a workshop in Simpang, Taiping, during a raid conducted under Op Tiris 2025 yesterday. Perak director Datuk Kamalludin Ismail in a statement today said that in the 1.20am raid, the ministry found 36,000 litres of liquid suspected to be diesel in several intermediate bulk containers (IBC) and skid tanks. "A 30-year-old local man who claimed to be a lorry driver failed to produce any letter of authorisation, licence or permit to store controlled goods from the guards when requested by the inspection team. "In this regard, a case action was taken by seizing 36,000 litres of suspected diesel oil, two lorries, a skid tank and 22 IBC tanks along with pumps with a total value of the seizure estimated at RM292,840," he said, adding that the case was being investigated under the Control of Supplies Act 1961. He said the syndicate's modus operandi was to obtain diesel from unscrupulous fishing boats and lorry drivers, who had stolen diesel belonging to the company they worked for. He said the diesel was purchased by the syndicate at around RM2.15 per litre, then sold to the industry on the black market at around RM2.45 per litre. — BERNAMA
Barnama
a day ago
- Barnama
KPDN Raids Illegal Diesel Store In Taiping
IPOH, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- The Perak Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) uncovered the activity of storing diesel without a permit at a workshop in Simpang, Taiping in a raid under Op Tiris 2025, yesterday. Perak KPDN director Datuk Kamalludin Ismail in a statement today said that in the 1.20 am raid, KPDN found 36,000 litres of liquid suspected to be diesel in several intermediate bulk containers (IBC) and skid tanks. "A 30-year-old local man who claimed to be a lorry driver failed to produce any letter of authorisation, license as well as permit to store controlled goods from the guards when requested by the inspection team.
New Straits Times
09-08-2025
- New Straits Times
Dishonest lorry drivers caught stealing diesel, selling to industrial buyers
IPOH: The Perak Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry has uncovered diesel misappropriation activities involving lorry drivers who stole diesel belonging to their companies and sold it to syndicates at lower prices. Its director, Datuk Kamalludin Ismail, said the activity was uncovered during Op Tiris 2025, which was carried out at 6.10pm yesterday at a workshop in Kampung Kepayang following a week of intelligence gathering and surveillance. Kamalludin said action was taken by seizing 1,220 litres of diesel, two lorries, and a bulk storage tank (IBC) along with a pump. The seizure is estimated to be worth over RM132,000. He added that the syndicate's modus operandi involved obtaining diesel at a cheap price of about RM1.80 per litre from dishonest lorry drivers. "These dishonest lorry drivers stole diesel owned by their employers and sold it to industrial buyers on the black market at about RM2.40 per litre," he said in a statement today. He added that during the inspection, 1,220 litres of diesel were found in IBC tanks mounted on the two lorries. A 21-year-old man who claimed to be the lorry driver failed to present any letter of authorisation, licence, or permit to store controlled goods when requested by the inspection team. "We wish to remind and emphasise that there will be no compromise with any party found involved in the misappropriation or syndication of controlled goods, and stricter actions, including prosecution in court, will be taken," he said. The case is being investigated under the Supply Control Act 1961, which carries a fine of up to RM1 million, three years' jail, or both for individuals, and up to RM2 million in fines for companies.
