KUANTAN: The state Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry seized 630 litres of subsidised diesel on suspicion of misappropriation, along with two pick-up trucks, a multipurpose van (MPV), and other equipment worth a total of RM191,354.50 yesterday.
Its director, Jezlily Jamaluddin, said the activity was detected through 'Ops Kesan 2.0', which was conducted from 5pm until midnight on Sunday at petrol stations in the state, leading to the arrest of three men.
He said the three men were arrested on suspicion of embezzling subsidised diesel fuel by purchasing and filling drums and jerry cans beyond the permitted limit. Action was also taken against a petrol station for conspiring to allow excessive purchases without a valid permit.
Jezlily said the operation, involving a total of 27 enforcement officers across the state, was carried out ahead of the implementation of the targeted diesel subsidy, which came into effect today, to curb diesel abuse at stations.
"The Pahang Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry inspected a total of 45 petrol stations randomly throughout the state and detected two cases of subsidised diesel misappropriation taking place at petrol stations in Kuantan.
"Three investigation papers have been opened against two individuals and a petrol station, which are being investigated under the Control of Supplies Act 1961. The individuals involved have been detained for further investigation," he said tonight.
The public can submit complaints through KPDN's e-Aduan portal, call centre at 1-800-886-800, via WhatsApp at 019-279 4317, the Ez ADU smartphone application, or the Enforcement Command Centre (ECC) at 03-8882 6245 / 6088. – BERNAMA
