KUALA LUMPUR: Investigations by the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) have found no violations of laws enforced by the ministry following complaints of questionable quantities and quality of RON95 petrol under the targeted Budi Madani RON95 subsidy (Budi95).
KPDN enforcement director-general Datuk Azman Adam said enforcement officers had inspected fuel pumps and checked sales records after six complaints were received regarding alleged insufficient RON95 quantity.
“The investigation found no violations of laws enforced by KPDN.
“The ministry emphasises that the implementation of Budi95 does not involve any changes to the quantity or quality of RON95 petrol sold to consumers,” he said in a statement today.
Azman said that while no official complaints have been received concerning fuel quality, inspections and random sampling would continue to ensure compliance and consumer protection.
He said following allegations on social media, Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali had instructed immediate and comprehensive action to ensure a transparent investigation and safeguard consumer rights.
Azman also warned that parties found committing offences under the Trade Descriptions Act 2011 (Act 730) face heavy penalties — companies may be fined up to RM250,000, or RM500,000 for subsequent offences, while individuals risk fines of up to RM100,000 or three years’ imprisonment, or both.
He urged consumers with complaints or information on the issue to lodge official reports, adding that KPDN remains committed to taking prompt action on every verified complaint.
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