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Borneo Post
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Borneo Post
No cut to household LPG subsidy, says Miri MP
MIRI (May 31): Miri MP Chiew Choon Man has moved to clarify growing public confusion over allegations that the federal government has abolished or reduced subsidies for household liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders. In a statement, he dismissed claims circulating on social media as 'inaccurate and misleading', stressing that the LPG subsidy for domestic use remains fully intact. 'There has been no removal or reduction of the LPG subsidy. What the government is doing is tackling leakage and abuse in the system, particularly involving illegal commercial use and black-market activities,' he said. His remarks came in response to public concerns following the enforcement of Operasi Gas Memasak (Ops Gasak) by the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN), which began on May 1. Chiew cited KPDN Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali, who recently clarified that Ops Gasak is not a new policy but is instead based on the Supply Control Regulations (Amendment) 2021, in force since Oct 15, 2021. 'The operation targets the misuse of subsidised LPG in non-household sectors, especially illegal activities such as 'decanting', where gas is transferred from subsidised cylinders into non-subsidised ones for resale. 'The subsidy is intended for household kitchens, not for commercial or industrial profit,' he emphasised. Chiew also reassured the public that individuals using three or fewer 14kg cylinders (totalling up to 42kg) at any given time are not required to apply for a controlled goods permit under current regulations. He urged the public to rely on verified and official sources of information, and not to be swayed by viral content or unfounded speculation. 'I fully support the government's efforts to prevent subsidy leakage. Any abuse of the system ultimately harms those who truly need and deserve the assistance.'
The Star
29-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
No abolition of LPG subsidies, current enforcement under existing laws, says Armizan
KUALA LUMPUR: Subsidies for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) subsidies are not being abolished and any enforcement measures are focused on non-domestic use, says Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali. The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister said current enforcement measures are instead aimed at curbing leakages involving controlled goods and preventing manipulation in business activities. "There is no abolishment or subsidy removal for LPG under the current administration. "It can continue being enjoyed by consumers as it is a household subsidy and not a commercial sector subsidy," he said on social media on Thursday (May 29). Armizan said enforcement measures under Ops Gasak are not new but part of enforcement under the Supply Control Regulations (Amendment) 2021, which came into force on Oct 15, 2021. He said enforcement is focused on preventing the use of subsidised LPG cylinders in commercial and industrial sectors as well as crackdowns on illegal decanting activities. Decanting involves the transfer of gas from subsidised LPG cylinders into unsubsidised ones. Armizan added those using fewer than three 14kg LPG cylinders (amounting to 42kg) need not be concerned with the regulations. "Food businesses storing or using no more than three subsidised LPG cylinders at one time are also not required to have a permit," he said.
New Straits Times
29-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
KPDN: No reduction in LPG subsidy, focus remains on preventing leakages
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) said that there is no issue of subsidy removal or reduction for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), contrary to public concern. Instead, the ministry said current enforcement efforts are aimed at curbing leakages involving controlled goods and preventing manipulation in business activities. Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the LPG subsidy would continue to benefit the target group, the public, as it is a household kitchen subsidy and not intended for the commercial sector. He said that the ongoing Operasi Gas Memasak (Ops Gasak), which began on May 1, is not a new policy introduced by the Madani government but is part of enforcement under the Supply Control Regulations (Amendment) 2021, which came into force on Oct 15, 2021, under the previous administration. "Any party using fewer than three 14kg LPG cylinders, amounting to less than 42kg at any given time, need not worry, as they are not subject to the requirement of obtaining a scheduled controlled goods permit. "Even food business premises storing or using no more than three subsidised LPG cylinders at a time are not required to have the permit," he said in a statement today. Armizan said the Ops Gasak enforcement operation is focused on two main objectives, preventing the use of subsidised LPG cylinders in the commercial and industrial sectors, and cracking down on illegal decanting activities. "Decanting refers to the transfer of gas from subsidised LPG cylinders into non-subsidised ones, which are then sold at various prices, between subsidised and market commercial prices. "These 'subsidy pirates' make substantial profits by undercutting the commercial market, which fuels domestic sales and cross-border smuggling," he said. Responding to claims that the government had introduced a new policy, Armizan clarified that enforcement officers have been conducting routine inspections under Ops Gasak. He said KPDN officers will issue a Premises Inspection Statement to those found storing or using more than three LPG cylinders, exceeding the 42kg limit, in line with regulations enforced since 2021. "Officers also conduct checks at various business premises to ensure compliance with laws under KPDN's jurisdiction, including price display, accurate measurement practices, hoarding activities, and the need for scheduled goods permits. "For LPG, the regulations stipulate that storing or using more than 42kg, or over three 14kg cylinders, at any one time requires a permit," he said. Armizan also acknowledged that there had been some confusion over the documents issued by enforcement officers to food outlets. He clarified that it was a standard Premises Inspection Statement and not a compound notice, adding that no items were confiscated. "This document is routinely issued during inspections. "I stress that Ops Gasak is mainly targeted at illegal decanting and the use of subsidised LPG by the industrial sector. For food vendors, current enforcement is more focused on advocacy and legal awareness under the 2021 regulations," he added.
Daily Express
23-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Armizan dismisses Warisan's 'False LPG Subsidy' claim as political spin
Published on: Friday, May 23, 2025 Published on: Fri, May 23, 2025 By: Hayati Dzulkifli Text Size: Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali refuted allegations that gas cylinder subsidies would be removed for food traders using over 42kg of LPG monthly, calling the claim by Warisan's Datuk Junz Wong baseless. He clarified that there is no subsidy removal, but vendors storing more than 42kg of LPG at any one time must apply for a Controlled Goods Permit (PBK), as stipulated under the 2021 Supply Control Regulations. Armizan stressed that small food stalls and burger stands typically do not exceed the 42kg usage threshold and dismissed Wong's claims as misleading and politically motivated. Responding to a document cited by Junz, Armizan explained it was a standard inspection form, not a compound notice, and emphasized that LPG subsidies amounting to RM3.4 billion in 2024 are meant for consumers, not businesses. He challenged Junz to provide examples of vendors needing more than 42kg at one time and urged responsible discourse, warning against using falsehoods to attack the federal or GRS-PH state government. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * 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
