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New Straits Times
23-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
KPDN probes wholesaler for supplying LPG to unlicensed retailer
ALOR STAR: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has launched an investigation into a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) wholesaler for supplying the controlled item to an unlicensed retailer. Kedah KPDN branch director Muhammad Nizam Jamaludin said the offence was uncovered after its enforcement team raided a retail premises on 17 May under 'Ops Gasak 2025'. "The enforcement team took action against a retail business operating in Alor Star for selling a controlled item, LPG, without a valid licence or authorisation from the Controller of Supplies. "The team subsequently seized 20 LPG cylinders and purchase documents for further investigation. The total estimated value of the confiscated items is RM2,494," he said in a statement. Nizam said that following the seizure, the ministry launched an investigation on Tuesday into the wholesaler for supplying controlled LPG to an unauthorised party. The case is being investigated under Section 21 of the Control of Supplies Act 1961 [Act 122], under which any individual found guilty may be fined up to RM1 million. For subsequent offences, the penalty may increase to a fine of up to RM3 million or imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years, or both. For companies, the fine may be up to RM2 million and, for repeat offences, up to RM5 million. The ministry reminded the public that any individual intending to trade in or store controlled items must obtain valid permission, or a relevant licence or permit.
New Straits Times
15-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Subsidy leak crackdown: 5 LPG wholesalers in Johor under investigation
JOHOR BARU: The Johor Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry has taken enforcement action against five liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) wholesalers suspected of breaching supply control regulations under Ops Gasak 2025. All five premises, located in Johor Baru and Kulai, were raided yesterday by a 23-member enforcement team during simultaneous inspections under the ministry's anti-leakage and manipulation campaign, Kita Gempur. The Kita Gempur initiative, launched last year by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, aims to combat unethical business practices involving the leakage of controlled and subsidised goods. Johor Domestic Trade director Lisa Saslinda Pornomo said investigations revealed that the wholesalers had failed to maintain or update critical sales and purchase records of subsidised LPG — a violation under the Control of Supplies Act 1961. "Officers seized laptops and documents, including invoices, delivery orders, and stock books from all five wholesalers for further investigation," she said in a statement today. Five cases were opened and notices issued under Section 8 of the Act, with all companies facing possible prosecution. Under the Act, individuals found guilty may be fined up to RM1 million, jailed for up to three years, or both. Repeat offenders face stiffer penalties of up to RM3 million or five years' imprisonment. Companies found guilty may be fined up to RM2 million for a first offence, and RM5 million for subsequent offences. Ops Gasak, which began on May 1, aims to dismantle syndicates abusing subsidised LPG. As of May 14, the ministry has inspected 98 premises across Johor, including laundromats, restaurants, and wholesalers. Six cases have been recorded: three in Johor Baru, two in Kulai, and one in Segamat. Lisa said enforcement would be swift and uncompromising to protect public interest and prevent leakages of government-subsidised goods. She also urged the public to report any suspicious activity involving subsidised goods via WhatsApp (019-848 8000), the e-Aduan portal (e-aduan@ the ministry's call centre (1-800-886-800), or the Ez ADU mobile app.
Barnama
14-05-2025
- Barnama
KPDN Seizes Lorry, LGP In Ops Gasak 2025 In Terengganu
KUALA BERANG, May 14 (Bernama) -- Trengganu enforcement officers of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) seized two lorries and 477 canisters of subsidised liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) worth RM65,676.20 in Ops Gasak 2025 in Ajil, here yesterday. Its director, Mohd Mufsi Lat, said the raid was conducted by four KPDN enforcement officers at about 12.30 pm following intelligence gathered over two weeks. He said a man in his 40s, who claimed to be the owner of the LPG canisters, was arrested to assist in the investigation.
New Straits Times
08-05-2025
- New Straits Times
LPG stored illegally at poultry farm among seizures in Perak raids
IPOH: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry in Perak has seized 219 cylinders of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) being used without a permit, including at a poultry farm where the fuel was used to heat chicks. Its state director Datuk Kamalludin Ismail said the enforcement operation carried out on May 6, was part of 'Ops Gasak 2025, targeting the unauthorised use of controlled goods. He said the raids in Teluk Intan, Taiping and Ipoh led to a total seizure valued at RM46,995.30, including two lorries. Kamalludin said the poultry farm in Teluk Intan was found to be storing LPG without the required licence or approval. A 66-year-old local man, who claimed to be the farm's manager, failed to produce any relevant documentation when questioned by enforcement officers, he said. Further raids uncovered two lorries loaded with gas cylinders, parked outside a business premises in Ipoh and a residential property in Taiping, said Kamalludin. A 48-year-old man in Ipoh and a 62-year-old man in Taiping were detained after failing to provide permits for storing the fuel. "The individuals involved did not present any letter of approval, licence or permit from the Controller," he said in a statement today. The cases are being investigated under the Control of Supplies Act 1961 and the Control of Supplies Regulations 1974. – Bernama
The Sun
08-05-2025
- The Sun
KPDN seizes 219 LPG cylinders used without permit at poultry farm, other locations
IPOH: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) in Perak has seized 219 cylinders of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) being used without a permit, including at a poultry farm where the fuel was used to heat chicks. In a statement today, state KPDN director Datuk Kamalludin Ismail said the enforcement operation carried out on May 6, was part of 'Ops Gasak 2025, targeting the unauthorised use of controlled goods. He noted that the raids in Teluk Intan, Taiping and Ipoh led to a total seizure valued at RM46,995.30, including two lorries. Kamalludin said the poultry farm in Teluk Intan was found to be storing LPG without the required licence or approval. A 66-year-old local man, who claimed to be the farm's manager, failed to produce any relevant documentation when questioned by enforcement officers, he added. Further raids uncovered two lorries loaded with gas cylinders, parked outside a business premises in Ipoh and a residential property in Taiping, said Kamalludin. A 48-year-old man in Ipoh and a 62-year-old man in Taiping were detained after failing to provide permits for storing the fuel. 'The individuals involved did not present any letter of approval, licence or permit from the Controller,' he said. The cases are being investigated under the Control of Supplies Act 1961 and the Control of Supplies Regulations 1974.
