Incident at Petrol Station
A Singapore-registered car owner was left red-faced after he was caught pumping RON95 petrol in Malaysia, something that is not allowed under Malaysian law.
The encounter happened on Monday (Aug 26) at a petrol station, according to the video posted by @/_izzulislam on TikTok.
A 53-second video of the incident showed the driver filling his car’s tank without hesitation.
Calm Confrontation
About a few seconds into the video, a Malaysian man calmly approached the driver and stopped the Singaporean man from filling his tank further.
The man appeared to calmly confront him over the unlawful act.
After a brief exchange, the Malaysian walked away shaking his head, his expression suggesting disappointment.
Singaporean Driver’s Reaction
The Singaporean, embarrassed, did not argue or retaliate.
Instead, he quietly stopped what he was doing, closed the fuel cap, and drove off with his receipt.
His sheepish reaction stood out compared to the usual scenes where such incidents are only recorded and posted online without confrontation.
The Law on RON95 for Foreign Vehicles
Foreign vehicles are not allowed to buy RON95 petrol in Malaysia as it is subsidised for Malaysians only.
Currently, only petrol station operators face penalties up to RM1 million (approx. S$304,015) in fines or three years’ jail if they are caught selling it to foreigners. The foreign vehicle owners themselves are not subject to punishment under the existing law.
However, according to Free Malaysia Today, the Johor government and petrol dealers are urging Putrajaya to amend the law so that foreign vehicle owners can also be penalised.
Public Reactions Online
The video quickly spread online, with some questioning how the driver managed to purchase the fuel without being stopped.
“Cashier Didn’t Notice?”
One viewer commented,
“Didn’t the cashier notice?”
Another person replied, suggesting the transaction was used by using a card, an easy way to not get caught.
“He probably just used a credit card and swiped.”
Confusion Over Car Plates
Another netizen asked out of curiosity,
“How do we tell Sabah plates apart from Singapore’s? What if someone gets scolded by mistake?”
A reply came explaining the difference,
“Singapore’s plate has a bigger font. Malaysia’s plates look standard. Just don’t confuse them with Sabah or Sarawak plates”
Petrol Station’s Responsibility
One more viewer questioned the petrol station’s role:
“The problem is, how could the petrol station allow it? They’re also at fault.”
Another responded:
“Sometimes they don’t notice, that’s why they missed one or two.”
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