BUTTERWORTH: A foreign national was fined RM12,000, in default of five months’ jail, by the Sessions Court here today for possessing subsidised cooking oil without a valid permit.
The sentence was handed down by Sessions Court Judge Nor Azah Kasran after Tabibar Rahman, 56, pleaded guilty to the charge under Regulation 3(1) of the Control of Supplies Regulations 1974, read together with Section 21 of the Control of Supplies Act 1961.
Nor Azah also ordered that the proceeds from the sale of the subsidised cooking oil be returned to the government.
Tabibar admitted to possessing the controlled goods with the intent to sell them without a valid licence, in violation of the Control of Supplies Act 1961 and the Control of Supplies Regulations 1974.
He committed the offence at Mukim 12, Kampung Sekolah Juru, Bukit Mertajam, at about 2.40pm on Wednesday (Aug 6).
When arrested, the accused was found in possession of 350 units of the controlled goods without a valid retail or wholesale licence.
The prosecution was conducted by Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDN) prosecuting officer Alsad Nasrullah.
State KPDN director S. Jegan said the case sent a clear message to the public that the ministry is committed to its KITA GEMPUR initiative to combat manipulation and leakages involving controlled and subsidised goods.
“Those with information on the misappropriation of controlled and subsidised goods can lodge complete and accurate reports with the ministry through numerous channels.
“They include WhatsApp at 019-848 8000, the e-Complaint Portal at http://eaduan.kpdn.gov.my, the Call Centre at 1-800-886-800, or the Ez ADU KPDN mobile application,” he added.
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