Dua stor simpan minyak masak bersubsidi diserbu

Malaysian authorities have busted two storage facilities involved in the misappropriation of subsidized cooking oil in Bandar Pinggiran Subang and Jalan Bakti. The raids, conducted by the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) as part of Op Tiris 4.0 (Integrated), uncovered premises used to store subsidized packet cooking oil, allegedly for repackaging and sale to used cooking oil wholesalers.

Datuk Azman Adam, Director-General of Enforcement at KPDN, stated that the modus operandi appeared to be aimed at generating profits through the misuse of controlled goods. Initial investigations revealed that the operators of these premises failed to present any valid licenses or documents related to the storage and trading of scheduled controlled items. The enforcement team seized approximately 6,426 kilograms of subsidized packet cooking oil, 13 IBC tanks, four storage tanks, six drums, three electric pumps with funnels, hoses, a rigid lorry, oil packet cutting equipment, packaging boxes, and several mobile phones.

The total value of the seized items is estimated at RM129,874.50. Six individuals, all in their 30s, were detained to assist with the investigation. Among those detained were one local man and five foreign nationals. The case is being investigated under Section 21 of the Control of Supplies Act 1961, read together with Regulation 3(1) of the Control of Supplies Regulations 1974, for suspected trading of scheduled controlled goods without a valid license from the Controller of Supplies.

Further investigations are underway to identify any other individuals or companies involved in these activities. Since the launch of Op Tiris 4.0 (Integrated) on March 16, KPDN has recorded 137 cases of cooking oil misappropriation, with seizures totaling 165,568 kilograms valued at RM615,936.02. Sabah recorded the highest number of cases with 36, while KPDN Putrajaya seized the largest quantity of 55,445 kilograms across four cases.