The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has rolled out stricter controls on subsidised RON95 petrol and diesel usage across Sabah, Sarawak, and Labuan effective today, in a decisive move to curb leakages and safeguard supply for Malaysians.
KPDN Enforcement Director-General Datuk Azman Adam announced that the new measures include fuel purchase limits based on vehicle categories. Private cars, taxis, vans, and four-wheel drives are now capped at 50 litres per transaction, as part of a broader strategy to prevent misuse of subsidised fuel.
For commercial vehicles, those with an unladen weight of up to three tonnes are limited to 100 litres, while heavier vehicles exceeding three tonnes are allowed a maximum of 150 litres per fill. Azman clarified that most petrol stations have already automated these limits, although users requiring higher volumes—particularly heavy vehicle operators—must request adjustments at the counter.
The enforcement initiative involves 556 petrol stations across the three regions, with 283 stations in Sarawak, 266 in Sabah, and seven in Labuan under active monitoring. Authorities have also mobilised 2,400 enforcement officers, alongside other agencies, to carry out continuous nationwide checks beginning today.
In a further clampdown, the government has banned the sale of RON95 petrol to vehicles bearing foreign registration plates. Additionally, the use of foreign-issued credit and debit cards at self-service fuel terminals will be gradually restricted to close loopholes exploited in subsidised fuel abuse.
These measures are aligned with the nationwide Ops Tiris 4.0 operation, reflecting intensified inter-agency cooperation to combat smuggling and subsidy leakages. The move comes amid ongoing economic uncertainties, underscoring the government’s commitment to maintaining stable fuel supplies for the rakyat.
Under the Supply Control Act 1961 (Act 122), individuals found guilty of offences may face fines of up to RM1 million for a first offence and RM3 million for subsequent offences, or imprisonment of up to three years, or both. Companies, meanwhile, could be fined up to RM2 million, rising to RM5 million for repeat violations.
The public has also been urged to participate in the ‘Kita Gempur’ initiative by reporting any suspicious activities through official channels, including WhatsApp, the e-Aduan KPDN portal, hotline, and the Ez ADU KPDN application, as authorities work to ensure uninterrupted fuel supply nationwide.
