ISKANDAR PUTERI: A petrol station in Eco Botani is under investigation after a Singapore-registered vehicle was caught refuelling with subsidised RON95 petrol on Feb 1.
Subsidised RON95 fuel is strictly reserved for Malaysian-registered vehicles.
Johor Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry director Lilis Saslinda Pornomo said the ministry launched a probe after images of the incident circulated on social media.
"A check of the station's closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage was carried out immediately upon receiving information on the viral images.
"Based on the review, we found that a Honda Spada bearing foreign registration plates refuelled at the station at 3.05pm," she said when contacted.
She said cross-checks of receipts and transaction records confirmed the fuel dispensed was RON95.
"A case has been opened under Subregulation 12A of the Supply Control Regulations 1974 for suspected violation of the Controller of Supplies' directive, which prohibits the sale of RON95 petrol to foreign-registered vehicles," she said.
Lilis Saslinda said the investigation is being carried out under the Supply Control Act 1961.
If convicted, an individual offender faces a fine of up to RM1 million, a maximum of three years in jail, or both. For subsequent offences, the penalty increases to a fine of up to RM3 million or up to five years' imprisonment.
Corporate offenders face fines of up to RM2 million, rising to RM5 million for repeat offences.
The incident sparked public backlash after the viral images reignited concerns over subsidised fuel leakages near the border. - NST
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