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Five lorries and nearly RM1 million in subsidised diesel seized in raid
Authorities have seized five lorries and approximately RM1 million worth of subsidised diesel fuel during an enforcement operation in Johor. A 50-year-old lorry driver has been detained in connection with the seizure.
LSN Malaysia ·
The raid was conducted along Jalan Penaga in Taman Kota Puteri, Masai, overnight, as part of ongoing efforts to combat fuel subsidy abuse. The operation resulted in the confiscation of five commercial vehicles and a significant quantity of subsidised diesel that authorities believe was being diverted from its intended use.
The 50-year-old driver was taken into custody for questioning regarding the suspected illegal distribution and sale of subsidised fuel. Investigators are examining how the fuel was obtained and the extent of the operation's scope.
The seizure underscores persistent challenges in protecting Malaysia's fuel subsidy programme, which has repeatedly fallen victim to diversion schemes that cost the government millions in lost revenue annually. Authorities have intensified operations targeting such contraband activities across major transportation hubs.
The case has been referred to the relevant enforcement agencies for further investigation and prosecution. Officials have urged commercial operators to adhere strictly to regulations governing subsidised fuel usage.