Arab restaurant caught hoarding 230kg of subsidised cooking oil in Malaysia

Melaka's Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) seized 230 kilograms of packaged cooking oil in multiple brands that were concealed in black plastic bags at the hostel, according to a statement from the state authority. The stockpiled oil, which typically sells at government-controlled prices in Malaysia, was estimated to be worth RM575. The discovery came as part of ongoing enforcement operations targeting the diversion and hoarding of subsidised cooking oil, a staple commodity subject to price controls in Malaysia. The restaurant's involvement in the operation remains under investigation by KPDN Melaka. Authorities have intensified monitoring across the country following repeated cases of subsidised cooking oil being diverted from retail channels for commercial gain, which has strained supply chains and driven black-market activity. The case has been referred for further action in accordance with relevant trade regulations.