Ministry of Domestic Trade and Costs of Living (KPDN) in Johor have launched an official investigation after a Singapore-registered vehicle was caught on video pumping RON95 petrol and filling it into a plastic container at a petrol station in Nusa Sentral, Iskandar Puteri, Johor.
The case, which went viral on social media, involved a white Mini Cooper seen both refuelling and taking away subsidised petrol in violation of Malaysian law.
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Enforcement team investigates petrol station
In an official statement, KPDN Johor confirmed they had responded promptly to the viral incident.
On August 4, enforcement officers conducted a site inspection at the petrol station.
Their checks included:
- Reviewing CCTV footage
- Retrieving purchase receipts linked to the foreign vehicle
- Interviewing the station owner
- Issuing a stern warning to prevent future breaches
KPDN Johor has since opened an investigation paper under the Supply Control Act 1961 (Akta Kawalan Bekalan 1961).
Severe penalties if found guilty
The ministry confirmed the case is being handled under Section 22 of the Supply Control Act 1961, which prohibits the misuse or unauthorised sale of controlled goods like subsidised RON95 petrol.
If found guilty, the penalties are as follows:
For individuals:
- Up to RM1,000,000 fine or 3 years in prison, or both
- For repeat offences: Up to RM3,000,000 fine or 5 years’ imprisonment, or both
For companies:
- Up to RM2,000,000 fine
- For repeat offences: Up to RM5,000,000 fine
Foreign vehicles banned from using RON95
Since August 1, 2010, Malaysia has banned the sale of RON95 petrol to foreign-registered vehicles, particularly to prevent subsidy abuse.
RON95 is heavily subsidised by the Malaysian government and currently sold at RM2.05 per litre — nearly four times cheaper than petrol prices in Singapore.
The viral video drew backlash from Malaysians, with many urging stricter enforcement and calling for the vehicle to be blacklisted.
KPDN also encourages members of the public to report any suspicious activity involving the misuse of controlled goods through the following channels:
- WhatsApp Aduan KPDN: 019-279 4317
- eAduan KPDN Portal: https://eaduan.kpdn.gov.my
The ministry added that all petrol station operators must remain alert and responsible in ensuring compliance with national fuel subsidy policies.
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