Kota Bharu trader faces arrest warrant over 42 cooking oil subsidy charges

KOTA BHARU — The Sessions Court in Kota Bharu issued an arrest warrant on Monday for a trader accused of subsidy-related offences involving cooking oil after the defendant failed to appear for proceedings. The warrant was issued following the trader's no-show during the scheduled court session, according to court records. The trader faces 42 charges in connection with the subsidised cooking oil matter. The issuance of the warrant marks an escalation in the case, as authorities move to compel the defendant's appearance before the court. Details regarding the specific nature of the allegations and the investigation into the cooking oil subsidy case remain under review. The Kota Bharu Sessions Court will proceed with legal proceedings once the defendant is apprehended following the warrant.