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The Star
2 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Clearing the air on purpose of ongoing Ops Gasak
THE Cooking Gas Operation (Ops Gasak) is currently underway from May 1 to Oct 31, 2025. Its main focus is to curb illegal activities such as decanting, smuggling, and misuse of cooking gas by medium- and large-scale industries. The legal authority underpinning Ops Gasak is the Supply Control Act 1961, the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011, and the Supply Control (Amendment) Regulations 2021, known as PPKB (Amendment) 2021. This operation does not introduce any new policy or regulation, let alone involve any cutting or removal of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) subsidies, as alleged by certain parties.
The Star
2 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Ops Gasak's main focus is to curb decanting, smuggling and misuse
The Cooking Gas Operation (OPS GASAK) is currently underway from 1 May to 31 October 2025. Its main focus is to curb illegal activities such as decanting, smuggling, and misuse by medium- and large-scale industries. The legal authority underpinning OPS GASAK is the Supply Control Act 1961, the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011, and the Supply Control (Amendment) Regulations 2021, known as PPKB (Amendment) 2021. This operation does not introduce any new policy or regulation, let alone involve any cutting or removal of LPG subsidies, as alleged by certain parties.
New Straits Times
5 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Gas cylinder rule introduced when you were in government, Armizan tells Wee
KUALA LUMPUR: Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Ali has hit back at Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong over his criticism of the ministry's rule concerning the use of gas cylinders at eateries. Armizan reminded the MCA president to verify his facts, pointing out that the rule requiring eateries to obtain a permit for using more than three 14kg liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders at any one time was introduced by previous administrations, during which Wee was a member of the Cabinet. Referring to the enforcement of Op Gasak, Armizan said the unity government had neither reduced subsidies nor introduced new policies. He stressed that the current administration was merely enforcing regulations and policies approved by previous governments. "The legal authority for Op Gasak is derived from the Supply Control Act 1961, the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011, and "Under the Supply Control (Amendment) Regulations 2021, any party using more than 42kg of LPG is required to apply for a Scheduled Controlled Goods Permit. "This regulation was made and enforced on Oct 15, 2021, during the previous administration, in which, to my recollection, Wee was a member of the Cabinet (at the time)," said Armizan in a statement on his Facebook. Op Gasak, which runs from May 1 to Oct 31, is an enforcement campaign aimed at preventing leakages of LPG subsidies. "Perhaps because the 2021 regulation fell under another ministry, he (Wee) may have overlooked it, and his team may not have advised him accurately before he made a public statement. "As such, with due respect, I suggest that Wee review the regulations that were enacted during his tenure as a minister in the government. "However, it is irresponsible to make public statements that mislead the people." Armizan also said the ministry has not taken action, including issuing compounds or carrying out seizures, against food vendors who have yet to obtain the required permits during the Op Gasak campaign period. "At this stage, our focus is on advocacy, verification and raising awareness of compliance obligations within the existing legal framework." He said the ministry is open to feedback and proposals for improvement and has received suggestions from various parties, including leaders from DAP.
New Straits Times
24-05-2025
- New Straits Times
RM100,000 worth of subsidised LPG seized in Puchong raid
PUCHONG: More than one tonne of subsidised liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) was seized in a raid conducted by the Selangor Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry under Op Gasak yesterday. Selangor ministry chief enforcement officer, Mohd Hanizam Kechek, said the syndicate was found to be involved in 'decanting' — a process of transferring LPG from 14kg domestic cylinders into larger industrial 50kg cylinders. "During the raid and inspection of the premises, enforcement officers discovered a lorry with two foreign men in their late 40s inside. "The individuals were in the midst of decanting subsidised 14kg LPG into 50kg commercial cylinders in the back of the lorry," he said in a statement today. Both suspects were arrested and their statements recorded as part of the preliminary investigation. Hanizam added that the syndicate was believed to be conducting the decanting process inside the lorry in an attempt to avoid detection by authorities. Various tools used for the decanting process were also found at the scene, including connecting hoses, ice containers, and blocks of ice used in the transfer process. "Based on these findings, we suspect the syndicate was selling 50kg LPG cylinders — illegally filled with subsidised gas — to industrial users at below-market prices," he said. More than 90 LPG cylinders of various brands, ranging from 14kg to 50kg, were seized, with an estimated total LPG weight of over 1,000kg and valued at more than RM100,000. The case is being investigated under the Supply Control Act 1961, which carries a fine of up to RM1 million and imprisonment for a first offence, and up to RM3 million for subsequent offences. Hanizam said the operation was carried out in cooperation with the Selangor police Special Branch, following a month-long intelligence operation targeting the syndicate.
Daily Express
18-05-2025
- Daily Express
Cooking oil smuggling bid foiled
Published on: Sunday, May 18, 2025 Published on: Sun, May 18, 2025 By: Winnie Kasmir Text Size: SANDAKAN: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) thwarted an attempt to smuggle 425kg of subsidised cooking oil to a neighbouring country in an operation here. Sandakan Maritime Zone Director, Maritime Captain Muhamad Suhairy Hussain, said a suspicious-looking cargo vessel was found abandoned near Kampung Sundang Laut at around 5.45pm. Advertisement 'An inspection of the boat uncovered 25 black plastic bundles containing 425 packets of subsidised cooking oil weighing 425kg,' he said. The vessel was seized under the Supply Control Act 1961 and towed to the Sandakan Maritime Zone Jetty for further action. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * 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
