Johor KPDN investigates viral claim of foreign vehicle buying subsidised RON95 petrol with covered number plate, with action under supply control laws
JOHOR BAHRU: The Johor Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) is investigating a viral claim that a foreign-registered vehicle purchased subsidised RON95 petrol.
The vehicle allegedly covered its number plate to avoid detection at a petrol station.
Johor KPDN director Lilis Saslinda Pornomo said the department conducted inspections following a complaint about the social media post.
Initial investigations found the incident occurred around 10.30 pm on Friday.
“The purchase of RON95 petrol was made using a cashless method at one of the pumps without any identity verification at the counter,” she said in a statement.
Transaction records showed only part of the purchased amount was pumped before refuelling was stopped.
CCTV footage from the station has been obtained and reviewed to assist the investigation.
Action will be taken under Subregulation 12A of the Control of Supplies Regulations 1974 for suspected violation of the directive prohibiting RON95 sales to foreign vehicles.
The case is being investigated under the Control of Supplies Act 1961.
