By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, March 24: The current supply of petrol, diesel, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Malaysia remains stable, and there is no shortage as has been claimed.
Minister of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali emphasised that Malaysia’s fuel supply situation is more stable compared to several other countries, including regional neighbours.
“What has been reported is an isolated logistical issue that caused short-term delivery delays at certain locations, particularly during festive periods when demand rises,” he said in a Facebook post today following a courtesy visit to Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
Armizan explained that recent claims of insufficient fuel supply at several petrol stations in Sabah. linked to disruptions in neighbouring countries, had been clarified to Hajiji during the visit.
He urged the public to avoid panic buying, emphasising that the current fuel supply is secure.
The minister also reminded that selling or dispensing fuel for purposes other than vehicle tanks without a special permit is an offense under the Supply Control Act 1961, particularly under the Supply Control Regulations 1974 and the Supply Control (Amendment) Regulations 2021.
“The Ministry will not compromise and will take strict action against anyone violating these regulations. Petrol station operators are reminded to comply fully with the rules and report any violations to the authorities,” he said.
During the meeting with Hajiji, Armizan briefed the Chief Minister on the outcomes of the High-Level Committee on Coordination to Combat Leakages and Smuggling Among Enforcement Agencies (JTPAP).
The initiative strengthens enforcement to combat fuel smuggling and irregularities, particularly in border areas including Sabah.
He noted that the risk of fuel leakages has risen due to conflicts in West Asia and the significant price gap between domestic subsidised fuel and retail prices in neighbouring countries. — DayakDaily
