By Amanda L
KUCHING, Apr 1: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has introduced diesel filling limits for vehicles in Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan starting today, aimed at ensuring sufficient supply and preventing misuse of subsidised fuel.
Chief Enforcement Director Datuk Azman Adam said the limits depend on vehicle type. Light commercial vehicles, such as pickup trucks, may purchase up to 50 litres per fill, while commercial vehicles with an engine capacity of three tonnes or less may fill up to 100 litres. Larger commercial vehicles above three tonnes are allowed a maximum of 150 litres per fill.
“These limits are to ensure diesel supply remains sufficient for legitimate users and to prevent diversion or illegal resale, particularly in East Malaysia where subsidised prices remain at RM2.15 per litre,” he said during a visit to the Petronas Tasik Biru petrol station.
Azman said diesel demand has surged due to regional market fluctuations, including supply disruptions in the Middle East, making monitoring essential. He stressed that the controls are necessary to avoid shortages and guarantee that subsidised diesel reaches the public as intended.
The limits are part of KPDN’s broader enforcement programme, which includes monitoring at 283 petrol stations in Sarawak, 266 in Sabah, and seven in Labuan. Enforcement officers, supported by other agencies including the police, will conduct inspections to ensure compliance.
“Stations showing unusual sales patterns may be monitored directly, and undercover officers may also be deployed to verify transactions,” he added.
He urged both the public and industry players to cooperate with the new regulations and report any suspicious activity, such as attempts to exceed diesel limits or divert fuel for unauthorised use.
“These measures are designed to maintain a stable supply of diesel for Malaysian citizens and enforcement will be strict against anyone attempting to bypass the rules,” he said. — DayakDaily
