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The Sun
a day ago
- Business
- The Sun
LPG crackdown focused on industry, micro-traders spared for now
JOHOR BAHRU: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living ministry (KPDN) has assured that the enforcement of 'Operasi Gas Memasak' (OPS GASAK) will not target micro-traders, including self-service laundromats and eateries, until Oct 31. Its deputy minister Dr Fuziah Salleh said this is because the operation to curb leakage in the use of subsidised Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders is currently targeted at the industrial sector. 'If enforcement officers (under OPS GASAK) visit micro premises, it is primarily to collect information and data. 'We want to understand the exact usage patterns (of LPG) and so on, because services like laundromats and eateries have a direct impact on consumers,' she told a press conference after officiating an enforcement and advocacy programme on usage here today. Also present were Johor KPDN director Lilis Saslinda Pornomo and state chief enforcement officer Mohd Fuzi Hadi Abd Latif. Fuziah further urged micro traders to apply for a controlled goods permit if they use more than 42 kilogrammes (kg) of LPG at any one time, the equivalent of more than three 14kg gas cylinders, for safety reasons. 'For example, if an eatery has more than three gas cylinders, they need to apply for a permit because this concerns safety. This requirement remains in effect. 'However, under the 2021 amendment to the Control of Supplies Regulations, traders with permits must use non-subsidised LPG. This is something we are currently reviewing,' she added. She said the ministry is conducting stakeholder engagements with industry players, including micro traders, petroleum companies, trader associations, LPG wholesalers, restaurant operators and laundromat businesses, to explain the operation, as was done in Johor today. Previously, Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said OPS GASAK was launched on May 1 to address the leakage and abuse of subsidised LPG cylinders in the industrial and commercial sectors. Running until Oct 31, the operation is part of the ministry's latest enforcement initiative under the 'KITA GEMPUR' movement, launched on Oct 19.
Barnama
a day ago
- Business
- Barnama
LPG Crackdown Focused On Industry, Micro-traders Spared For Now
JOHOR BAHRU, June 19 (Bernama) -- The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living ministry (KPDN) has assured that the enforcement of 'Operasi Gas Memasak' (OPS GASAK) will not target micro-traders, including self-service laundromats and eateries, until Oct 31. Its deputy minister Dr Fuziah Salleh said this is because the operation to curb leakage in the use of subsidised Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders is currently targeted at the industrial sector. 'If enforcement officers (under OPS GASAK) visit micro premises, it is primarily to collect information and data. 'We want to understand the exact usage patterns (of LPG) and so on, because services like laundromats and eateries have a direct impact on consumers,' she told a press conference after officiating an enforcement and advocacy programme on usage here today. Also present were Johor KPDN director Lilis Saslinda Pornomo and state chief enforcement officer Mohd Fuzi Hadi Abd Latif. Fuziah further urged micro traders to apply for a controlled goods permit if they use more than 42 kilogrammes (kg) of LPG at any one time, the equivalent of more than three 14kg gas cylinders, for safety reasons. 'For example, if an eatery has more than three gas cylinders, they need to apply for a permit because this concerns safety. This requirement remains in effect. 'However, under the 2021 amendment to the Control of Supplies Regulations, traders with permits must use non-subsidised LPG. This is something we are currently reviewing,' she added. She said the ministry is conducting stakeholder engagements with industry players, including micro traders, petroleum companies, trader associations, LPG wholesalers, restaurant operators and laundromat businesses, to explain the operation, as was done in Johor today.
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New Straits Times
06-06-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
BTH: Op Gasak, LPG subsidy & SMEs demand clarity [WATCH]
KUALA LUMPUR: A nationwide crackdown on the misuse of subsidised liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has sparked growing concern among Malaysia's small business community, as food stall operators, laundrettes, and retailers brace for rising costs and stricter enforcement. Launched on May 1, Ops Gasak — short for Operasi Gas Memasak — is an aggressive enforcement campaign by the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry, aimed at clamping down on illegal decanting, smuggling, and the misuse of household LPG in commercial and industrial settings. While micro and small-scale traders have been granted temporary relief, allowing them to continue using subsidised LPG without permits until October 31, the broader enforcement push remains firmly focused on larger-scale abuse and non-compliant industrial users. Joining Beyond the Headlines to weigh in on the implications is SME Association of Malaysia president Dr Chin Chee Seong, as the government doubles down on its pledge to ensure LPG subsidies are used appropriately and not exploited at the expense of taxpayers or honest traders. As the situation evolves, small businesses are encouraged to stay informed about regulatory changes and participate in stakeholder engagement sessions to voice their concerns and suggestions. More in the latest episode of Beyond the Headlines. Watch on NST Online's YouTube channel. This episode was recorded on Jun 5
Borneo Post
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Borneo Post
No cut to household LPG subsidy, says Miri MP
MIRI (May 31): Miri MP Chiew Choon Man has moved to clarify growing public confusion over allegations that the federal government has abolished or reduced subsidies for household liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders. In a statement, he dismissed claims circulating on social media as 'inaccurate and misleading', stressing that the LPG subsidy for domestic use remains fully intact. 'There has been no removal or reduction of the LPG subsidy. What the government is doing is tackling leakage and abuse in the system, particularly involving illegal commercial use and black-market activities,' he said. His remarks came in response to public concerns following the enforcement of Operasi Gas Memasak (Ops Gasak) by the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN), which began on May 1. Chiew cited KPDN Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali, who recently clarified that Ops Gasak is not a new policy but is instead based on the Supply Control Regulations (Amendment) 2021, in force since Oct 15, 2021. 'The operation targets the misuse of subsidised LPG in non-household sectors, especially illegal activities such as 'decanting', where gas is transferred from subsidised cylinders into non-subsidised ones for resale. 'The subsidy is intended for household kitchens, not for commercial or industrial profit,' he emphasised. Chiew also reassured the public that individuals using three or fewer 14kg cylinders (totalling up to 42kg) at any given time are not required to apply for a controlled goods permit under current regulations. He urged the public to rely on verified and official sources of information, and not to be swayed by viral content or unfounded speculation. 'I fully support the government's efforts to prevent subsidy leakage. Any abuse of the system ultimately harms those who truly need and deserve the assistance.'
New Straits Times
29-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
KPDN: No reduction in LPG subsidy, focus remains on preventing leakages
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) said that there is no issue of subsidy removal or reduction for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), contrary to public concern. Instead, the ministry said current enforcement efforts are aimed at curbing leakages involving controlled goods and preventing manipulation in business activities. Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the LPG subsidy would continue to benefit the target group, the public, as it is a household kitchen subsidy and not intended for the commercial sector. He said that the ongoing Operasi Gas Memasak (Ops Gasak), which began on May 1, is not a new policy introduced by the Madani government but is part of enforcement under the Supply Control Regulations (Amendment) 2021, which came into force on Oct 15, 2021, under the previous administration. "Any party using fewer than three 14kg LPG cylinders, amounting to less than 42kg at any given time, need not worry, as they are not subject to the requirement of obtaining a scheduled controlled goods permit. "Even food business premises storing or using no more than three subsidised LPG cylinders at a time are not required to have the permit," he said in a statement today. Armizan said the Ops Gasak enforcement operation is focused on two main objectives, preventing the use of subsidised LPG cylinders in the commercial and industrial sectors, and cracking down on illegal decanting activities. "Decanting refers to the transfer of gas from subsidised LPG cylinders into non-subsidised ones, which are then sold at various prices, between subsidised and market commercial prices. "These 'subsidy pirates' make substantial profits by undercutting the commercial market, which fuels domestic sales and cross-border smuggling," he said. Responding to claims that the government had introduced a new policy, Armizan clarified that enforcement officers have been conducting routine inspections under Ops Gasak. He said KPDN officers will issue a Premises Inspection Statement to those found storing or using more than three LPG cylinders, exceeding the 42kg limit, in line with regulations enforced since 2021. "Officers also conduct checks at various business premises to ensure compliance with laws under KPDN's jurisdiction, including price display, accurate measurement practices, hoarding activities, and the need for scheduled goods permits. "For LPG, the regulations stipulate that storing or using more than 42kg, or over three 14kg cylinders, at any one time requires a permit," he said. Armizan also acknowledged that there had been some confusion over the documents issued by enforcement officers to food outlets. He clarified that it was a standard Premises Inspection Statement and not a compound notice, adding that no items were confiscated. "This document is routinely issued during inspections. "I stress that Ops Gasak is mainly targeted at illegal decanting and the use of subsidised LPG by the industrial sector. For food vendors, current enforcement is more focused on advocacy and legal awareness under the 2021 regulations," he added.
