Two detained after KPDN foils 2,400-litre diesel misappropriation attempt in Senai

Johor KPDN director Lilis Saslinda Pornomo said the operation followed information and intelligence on diesel purchases suspected of violating the Control of Supplies Act 1961. — Bernama pic

First Published: Tuesday, 15 Sep 2026 1:33 PM MYT

JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 15 — The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) foiled an attempt to misappropriate 2,400 litres of diesel in Ops Tiris 4.0 at a petrol station on Jalan Seelong, Senai, at about 2pm yesterday.

Johor KPDN director Lilis Saslinda Pornomo said the operation followed information and intelligence on diesel purchases suspected of violating the Control of Supplies Act 1961.

Enforcement personnel found a suspicious lorry equipped with a storage tank and related equipment, filling diesel directly into the tank.

“The lorry, four Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) tanks, a flow meter, four pumps with hoses, two mobile phones and about 2,400 litres of liquid suspected to be diesel were seized. KPDN also seized 15 fleet cards and five receipts or invoices related to the fuel purchases,” Lilis Saslinda said in a statement.

Two local men in their 30s who were in the lorry were detained to assist investigations.

Document checks also found that the petrol station operator was suspected of committing an offence under Subregulation 12A of the Control of Supplies Regulations 1974.

Lilis Saslinda said the seized items were valued at about RM60,660 and the case was being investigated under Section 20(1) of the Control of Supplies Act 1961. — Bernama