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Borneo Post
21-07-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
AG Report: Over 2,000kg of subsidised cooking oil illegally distributed in Miri
KUCHING (July 21): A total of 2,280kg of subsidised cooking oil worth RM5,700 was distributed without valid licences by a wholesaler in Miri between April and July 2024, according to the Auditor-General's Report 2/2025. The report revealed that the oil was given away for free to individuals not authorised under the government's subsidised cooking oil programme. During interviews, the wholesaler claimed the distribution was carried out on behalf of local residents' associations and NGOs. 'The wholesaler account has been deactivated until the investigation into the company is completed,' said the report. The report also found that some retailers were selling more than the allowed three packets of subsidised oil per customer. The Auditor-General noted that such violations not only breach licensing laws but risk undermining the integrity of the subsidised cooking oil programme intended to benefit targeted groups. The audit report called for stricter enforcement, better monitoring of wholesaler transactions, and immediate action against errant companies to prevent further abuse of subsidised cooking oil supplies. On a related matter, the report said a subsidised cooking oil brand produced in Bintulu, Sarawak was among nine brands nationwide without the required halal certification from Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim). According to the report, this finding was made following physical inspection and checks on Jakim's halal portal. The other subsidised cooking oil brands without halal certification were in Johor Bahru, Johor (one), Pasir Puteh, Kelantan (three), Kota Bharu, Kelantan (three) and Balakong, Selangor (one). 'Halal certification gives consumers confidence that the cooking oil has gone through a rigorous inspection process to ensure it is safe and free from ingredients not permitted by Jakim,' the report stated. The AG report in its recommendation also said the Ministry of Consumer Affairs and Cost of Living (KPDN) must impose mandatory halal certification on all subsidised cooking oil packaging companies as one of the license conditions, and implement legal action against companies that print fake halal logos in accordance with the provisions of the Trade Descriptions Act 2011.
The Sun
10-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Company director charged for fake SIRIM stickers on retreaded tyres
SEREMBAN: A company director and his firm faced charges in the Sessions Court for allegedly using counterfeit SIRIM certification stickers on retreaded tyres. Cerico Retread Sdn Bhd and its director, Khoo Chai Kee, 65, denied the charges under the Trade Descriptions Act 2011. The case involves 80 retreaded tyres of various brands and sizes found with unauthorised SIRIM MS 224:2005 logo stickers. The offence reportedly occurred at the company's premises in Taman Perindustrian Bukit Palong Lukut, Port Dickson, on February 13. Khoo, charged under Section 21(b) of the Act, risks a maximum fine of RM200,000 or three years' imprisonment if convicted. The company, charged under Section 21(a), could face fines up to RM500,000. Deputy Public Prosecutor Muhammad Hakiim Izani requested RM20,000 bail and the surrender of Khoo's passport. Defence lawyers Raswanti Nagaindren and Suwaathee Nakkeeran argued for lower bail due to Khoo's age. The court set bail at RM8,000 and scheduled the next mention for August 28. – Bernama
The Sun
05-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Cooking oil packaging factory raided over use of illegal halal logo
IPOH: The Perak enforcement division of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) seized 5,540 kilogrammes of packet cooking oil, worth RM14,233, with a halal logo that is believed to be illegal. Its director, Datuk Kamalludin Ismail, said the seizure was made during a raid, carried out in collaboration with the Perak Islamic Religious Department (JAIPk), on a cooking oil packaging factory in the Jelapang Light Industrial Area near here at 2.30 pm yesterday. 'Following an inspection, it was found that the halal certification issued to the factory owner had been suspended due to a violation of the halal certification conditions,' he said in a statement today. He said the case was being investigated for violating Paragraph 4(1) of the Trade Descriptions Act 2011 (Act 730), which is an offence under Section 8(a) of the Trade Descriptions (Certification and Marking of 'Halal') Order 2011.
The Sun
05-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Perak Seizes Cooking Oil with Illegal Halal Certification
IPOH: The Perak enforcement division of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) seized 5,540 kilogrammes of packet cooking oil, worth RM14,233, with a halal logo that is believed to be illegal. Its director, Datuk Kamalludin Ismail, said the seizure was made during a raid, carried out in collaboration with the Perak Islamic Religious Department (JAIPk), on a cooking oil packaging factory in the Jelapang Light Industrial Area near here at 2.30 pm yesterday. 'Following an inspection, it was found that the halal certification issued to the factory owner had been suspended due to a violation of the halal certification conditions,' he said in a statement today. He said the case was being investigated for violating Paragraph 4(1) of the Trade Descriptions Act 2011 (Act 730), which is an offence under Section 8(a) of the Trade Descriptions (Certification and Marking of 'Halal') Order 2011.
New Straits Times
25-05-2025
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
Fake engine oil will cause real, long-lasting damage
KUALA LUMPUR: Many vehicle owners buy fake engine oil to save money. Low-quality engine oil, sold for as little as RM50, has shortened engine lifespans. Some vehicle repair workshop owners collude with syndicates, selling fake engine oil to unsuspecting consumers. A source from the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry said engine oil is crucial for smooth operation and engine longevity. "However, many consumers remain unaware that counterfeit engine oil on the market can damage engines over time. "Low prices attract buyers, exposing them to this scam. "As a result, some retailers sell fake engine oil or oil that does not meet established standards. "This was evident when authorities raided a syndicate in Klang Valley last April that was bottling counterfeit oil made to resemble popular brands." The source said the syndicate is believed to be operating on a large scale, with three premises in Ara Damansara and Kepong, Kuala Lumpur. Twenty-six members of the syndicate were arrested, and fake engine oil worth millions of ringgit was seized. Investigations revealed that the counterfeit oil was being advertised online and distributed through workshops. Authorities found the premises bottling oil using fake labels mimicking major brands. The syndicate is believed to have been processing the fake oil itself, as evidenced by the discovery of drums of oil and fake labels. The oil may have been used, filtered and repackaged. "The fake oil was sold below market prices via social media and workshop distribution. "The syndicate had been operating for two to three years. Previously, Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the ministry had seized fake engine oil worth RM1.15 million between January 2019 and February this year. He said a new order was introduced under the Trade Descriptions Act. The ministry has introduced a new order under the Trade Descriptions Act 2011 [Act 730]. This order was gazetted on Oct 11, 2024 and came into effect on April 7. It was established under Section 29 of Act 730 to appoint Sirim QAS International as the authority responsible for certifying and issuing product compliance labels. He urged all stakeholders, especially manufacturers, to comply with this order.
