By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, March 26: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali announced today that the expanded enforcement of the ban on the purchase and sale of RON95 petrol to foreign-registered vehicles will take effect on April 1, 2026.
The move, he emphasised, strengthens existing regulations, which previously held only petrol station operators accountable, and will now also include drivers and owners of foreign-registered vehicles.
“This expansion follows a decision I presented in Parliament on Jan 29, 2026,” he said in a post on his social media after holding an engagement session with the Malaysia Retail Association (MRA) today.
Armizan added that he had also chaired a meeting with the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) Enforcement Division to finalise preparations for the rollout of the ban.
“To ensure compliance with this regulation amid increased risks of fuel smuggling in border areas due to tensions in West Asia, the enforcement will continue to be strengthened through the implementation of OPS Tiris 4.0 (Integrated),” he added.
The minister urged both petrol station operators and foreign vehicle users to abide by the regulation.
He warned that non-compliance would result in strict action under the law, with no compromise for individuals, syndicates, or operators involved in smuggling or fuel subsidy diversion.
Armizan also called on the public to act as the government’s eyes and ears by reporting suspicious activities related to fuel smuggling.
“With the cooperation of all parties, in line with the Kita Gempur agenda, we will continue to ensure the interests of the people are protected and leakages are eradicated for the collective benefit,” he affirmed.
The minister also highlighted that the government is working closely with the industry to ensure an adequate supply of essential imported goods, despite challenges such as increased logistics and packaging costs. — DayakDaily
