KPDN seizes Senadin warehouse over suspected diesel misappropriation

MIRI (March 27): The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has seized a warehouse in Senadin over suspected misappropriation of controlled goods.

The raid followed an operation by the Generation Operations Force (PGA) Sarawak, which later referred the case to KPDN Miri for further action.

In a statement, the ministry said initial inspections revealed that the premises did not have any permit or authorisation from the Controller for the possession of approximately 800 litres of controlled goods, believed to be diesel.

“A case has been initiated under Op Tiris 4.0 pursuant to Section 21 of the Supply Control Act 1961 for possession of controlled goods with intent to commit an offence, read together with Regulation 3(1) of the Supply Control Regulations 1974, namely conducting wholesale or retail trading of controlled goods without a licence,” it said.

The case will be investigated under the Supply Control Act 1961.

Convicted individuals may face a fine of up to RM1,000,000 or imprisonment of up to three years, or both.

For subsequent offences, the penalty increases to a fine of up to RM3,000,000 or imprisonment of up to five years, or both.

For companies, a first offence carries a fine of up to RM2,000,000, while subsequent offences may result in a fine of up to RM5,000,000.

KPDN Miri has urged the public to cooperate by submitting complaints or information through its official channels including WhatsApp (019-848 8000), e-Aduan Portal ([email protected]), call centre (1-800-886-800), and the Ez ADU KPDN mobile application.