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The Sun
15-05-2025
- The Sun
KPDN uncovers tactic of modifying vessel tank
IPOH: A syndicate's tactic of modifying ship tanks to illegally load more subsidised diesel than allowed was uncovered by the Perak Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN), following the detection of suspicious activities. Perak KPDN director Datuk Kamalluddin Ismail said this followed a raid conducted at 10.30 am yesterday, during which a team of enforcement officers from the Perak KPDN Manjung Branch seized 50,900 litres of liquid believed to be diesel, along with other equipment, with an estimated total value of RM355,040, at a premises in Pantai Remis. 'Based on inspections and intelligence gathered, the syndicate's modus operandi involved modifying the ship's original fuel tank, which is limited to 3,000 litres, by adding an extra tank capable of storing 7,000 litres,' he said in a statement today. Kamalluddin said the subsidised diesel was believed to have been purchased using the fuel quota of another vessel at a controlled price before being resold to industries in Pantai Remis. At the time of the raid, he said, a ship was caught transferring diesel from its tank to a skid tank using a hose and suction pump. He said the skid tank functioned as a storage facility for unsubsidised diesel and suspected to have been used as a collection point for diesel obtained through the syndicate's fraudulent activities. 'Authorities also discovered purchase and sale documents, along with quota cards belonging to other vessels, believed to have been used in this scheme,' he said. Preliminary investigations revealed that the premises held a valid permit to store scheduled controlled goods, namely unsubsidised diesel, with an approved storage capacity of 58,000 litres, intended for use by category C2 fishing vessels. Following the raid, a 32-year-old local man, who claimed to be the owner of the premises, was arrested. Additionally, a drifting trawler and diesel suction equipment were seized for further investigation. The case will be investigated under the Control of Supplies Act 1961.
The Sun
15-05-2025
- The Sun
KPDN uncovers tactic of modifying vessel tank to misappropriate subsidised diesel
IPOH: A syndicate's tactic of modifying ship tanks to illegally load more subsidised diesel than allowed was uncovered by the Perak Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN), following the detection of suspicious activities. Perak KPDN director Datuk Kamalluddin Ismail said this followed a raid conducted at 10.30 am yesterday, during which a team of enforcement officers from the Perak KPDN Manjung Branch seized 50,900 litres of liquid believed to be diesel, along with other equipment, with an estimated total value of RM355,040, at a premises in Pantai Remis. 'Based on inspections and intelligence gathered, the syndicate's modus operandi involved modifying the ship's original fuel tank, which is limited to 3,000 litres, by adding an extra tank capable of storing 7,000 litres,' he said in a statement today. Kamalluddin said the subsidised diesel was believed to have been purchased using the fuel quota of another vessel at a controlled price before being resold to industries in Pantai Remis. At the time of the raid, he said, a ship was caught transferring diesel from its tank to a skid tank using a hose and suction pump. He said the skid tank functioned as a storage facility for unsubsidised diesel and suspected to have been used as a collection point for diesel obtained through the syndicate's fraudulent activities. 'Authorities also discovered purchase and sale documents, along with quota cards belonging to other vessels, believed to have been used in this scheme,' he said. Preliminary investigations revealed that the premises held a valid permit to store scheduled controlled goods, namely unsubsidised diesel, with an approved storage capacity of 58,000 litres, intended for use by category C2 fishing vessels. Following the raid, a 32-year-old local man, who claimed to be the owner of the premises, was arrested. Additionally, a drifting trawler and diesel suction equipment were seized for further investigation. The case will be investigated under the Control of Supplies Act 1961.
Barnama
15-05-2025
- Barnama
KPDN Uncovers Tactic Of Modifying Vessel Tank To Misappropriate Subsidised Diesel
IPOH, May 15 (Bernama) -- A syndicate's tactic of modifying ship tanks to illegally load more subsidised diesel than allowed was uncovered by the Perak Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN), following the detection of suspicious activities. Perak KPDN director Datuk Kamalluddin Ismail said this followed a raid conducted at 10.30 am yesterday, during which a team of enforcement officers from the Perak KPDN Manjung Branch seized 50,900 litres of liquid believed to be diesel, along with other equipment, with an estimated total value of RM355,040, at a premises in Pantai Remis. 'Based on inspections and intelligence gathered, the syndicate's modus operandi involved modifying the ship's original fuel tank, which is limited to 3,000 litres, by adding an extra tank capable of storing 7,000 litres,' he said in a statement today. Kamalluddin said the subsidised diesel was believed to have been purchased using the fuel quota of another vessel at a controlled price before being resold to industries in Pantai Remis. At the time of the raid, he said, a ship was caught transferring diesel from its tank to a skid tank using a hose and suction pump. He said the skid tank functioned as a storage facility for unsubsidised diesel and suspected to have been used as a collection point for diesel obtained through the syndicate's fraudulent activities. 'Authorities also discovered purchase and sale documents, along with quota cards belonging to other vessels, believed to have been used in this scheme,' he said. Preliminary investigations revealed that the premises held a valid permit to store scheduled controlled goods, namely unsubsidised diesel, with an approved storage capacity of 58,000 litres, intended for use by category C2 fishing vessels. Following the raid, a 32-year-old local man, who claimed to be the owner of the premises, was arrested. Additionally, a drifting trawler and diesel suction equipment were seized for further investigation.
New Straits Times
25-04-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
KPDN raid Perak jeweller for using counterfeit trademarks on gold jewellery
IPOH: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) seized various items of jewellery bearing the trademarks of renowned brands from a business premises in Ayer Tawar during a recent operation. The raid, conducted under Op Jenama by KPDN enforcement officers alongside representatives of the trademark owner at approximately 10am on Wednesday, resulted in the seizure of jewellery items worth over RM8,900. Perak KPDN director Datuk Kamalludin Ismail stated that the operation followed a week-long investigation and intelligence work by his team after a complaint was filed by the trademark owner. "Preliminary investigations conducted by four officers from the Manjung Branch office of the ministry found that the gold shop was illegally using a trademark associated with a well-known brand of pure gold. "Further inspections resulted in the seizure of 17 items of jewellery comprising gold rings, earrings, and a gold pendant, as well as a silver ring estimated to be worth RM8,908," he said in a statement today. He added that further investigations are ongoing under Section 102 (1)(c) of the Trademark Act 2019.
The Sun
25-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
KPDN seizes jewellery items using trademark of well-known brand
IPOH: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry seized various pieces of jewellery bearing the trademarks of well-known brands from a business premises in Ayer Tawar during a recent operation. The raid, carried out under Op Jenama by KPDN enforcement officers with representatives of the trademark owner at about 10 am on Wednesday, resulted in the seizure of jewellery items valued at over RM8,900. Perak KPDN director Datuk Kamalludin Ismail said the raid was conducted after a week-long investigation and intelligence operation by his team following a complaint lodged by the trademark owner. 'Preliminary investigations conducted by four officers from the Manjung Branch office of the ministry found that the gold shop was illegally using a trademark associated with a well-known brand of pure gold. 'Further inspections resulted in the seizure of 17 items of jewellery comprising gold rings, earrings and a gold pendant, as well as a silver ring estimated to be worth RM8,908,' he said in a statement today. He said further investigations are being conducted under Section 102 (1)(c) of the Trademark Act 2019.
