The Johor Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) has taken action in response to a viral video showing a Singapore-registered car attempting to refuel with subsidised RON95 petrol.
According to Bernama, Lilis Saslinda Purnomo, director of KPDN Johor, praised the quick response of a petrol station worker in Taman Pelangi, Johor Bahru, who successfully stopped the transaction.
Video Sparks Debate Online
The viral footage which occurred on 21 January was filmed and widely shared on social media sparked public attention.
The video, lasting 12 seconds, showed a woman refuelling her red Singapore-registered vehicle with RON95 at a pump away from the cashier.
When the station worker noticed, they intervened, and the woman switched to RON97, the correct fuel for foreign-registered vehicles.
Additionally, it was also noted that the woman used her debit card to pay for the fuel and only managed to pump less than a litre of RON95 before the worker stopped her.
200 Officers to Monitor Petrol Stations
In light of the incident, KPDN Johor has launched a heightened enforcement operation, with 200 officers deployed to ensure petrol stations comply with Malaysian fuel regulations.
“Besides checking petrol stations, they will ensure sellers comply with price control under SHMMP (Festive Season Maximum Price Control Scheme).”
This move comes ahead of the Chinese New Year festivities, which are expected to bring an influx of foreign-registered vehicles into Johor, The Star reported.
“The ministry can take action against petrol station owners who allow foreign vehicles to use RON95 and sellers not adhering to SHMMP,” she added.
Public Encouraged to Report Violations
KPDN Johor also urged the public to report any misuse of subsidised fuel via the ministry’s hotline or the Ez Adu KPDN mobile app. Complaints will be investigated to ensure that Malaysia’s subsidised fuel is protected for its citizens.
Foreign-registered vehicles, including those from Singapore, are only permitted to use RON97 petrol in Malaysia.
While there are no current rules requiring foreign vehicles to pay with cash, the ministry stressed the importance of strict monitoring at petrol stations, particularly during high-traffic periods like the festive season.
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