Malaysia's Ops Tiris 4.0 detects 869 fuel smuggling cases

Malaysia's "Ops Tiris 4.0" has successfully identified 869 cases of fuel smuggling nationwide following extensive inspections and enforcement operations. Conducted under a cross-agency collaboration since March 16, the operation has carried out a total of 71,601 inspections and enforcement actions as of the previous day.

Minister of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living, Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali, stated that out of the 869 detected cases, 554 specifically involved subsidized fuel. He further noted that Sabah, Sarawak, and Labuan recorded a significant portion of these subsidized fuel cases, with 291 instances identified in these regions.

Mohd Ali highlighted the effectiveness of the targeted subsidy program, which employs MyKad (Malaysia's national identity card) and the Subsidized Diesel Control System (SKDS). He asserted that these mechanisms have been instrumental in curbing the illicit diversion of subsidized fuel, despite acknowledging that certain aspects still require refinement. "Although it may not be possible to completely eliminate smuggling yet and there is still room for improvement, the implementation through the use of MyKad and SKDS is a form of risk management that allows us to narrow the scope of smuggling," he explained.

The initiative aims to ensure that subsidy funds reach the intended recipients and to mitigate the impact of misuse. While the system has demonstrably reduced opportunities for fuel smuggling, the ministry recognizes the ongoing need to strengthen its measures to achieve more comprehensive control over fuel distribution.

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Although it may not be possible to completely eliminate smuggling yet and there is still room for improvement, the implementation through the use of MyKad and SKDS is a form of risk management that allows us to narrow the scope of smuggling.