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KUCHING, Aug 29: Dato Sri Tiong King Sing has called on the relevant agencies to act against the constant shortage of diesel in Bintulu or face the wrath of the Cabinet when he raises the matter tomorrow (Aug 30).
Tiong, who is Bintulu MP, said although diesel shortage in Bintulu is nothing new, it causes the people to suffer as evidenced by the petrol stations congested with long queues rushing for diesel.
“I want to remind the agencies responsible for this matter to react with urgency to the problem. If the supply is not resumed today, I will raise this matter in Cabinet on Wednesday.
“If any illegal activity is detected, be prepared for legal action to be rendered on those found responsible,” he said in a press statement today.
The Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister further urged the Bintulu office of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDNHEP) to be strict with local petrol station operators involved and immediately return supply to normal levels.
“When diesel or petrol shortages occur, entire sectors will feel the effects, especially the transportation industry.
“Such frequent and serious fuel shortages hardly occur in other parts of the country. It is clear and obvious that the entire supply chain of Bintulu is caused by human factors,” he said.
The Dudong assemblyman added that it should have occurred to the authorities there are criminals who try to control the fuel supply behind their backs to make illicit profits through a monopoly.
“I urge the authorities to look into it because this type of criminal method is nothing new. The responsible enforcement and investigation units must act fast and tough on these lawbreakers and make them face the legal consequences.” — DayakDaily
