KPDN Miri officers at the warehouse in Senadin on March 26, 2026. Photo: KPDN Miri/Facebook

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By DayakDaily Team

KUCHING, Mar 27: The Enforcement Division of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) Miri Branch seized approximately 800 litres of diesel during a raid on a warehouse in Senadin, Miri, on Thursday (Mar 26).

According to a Facebook post, the raid was carried out following an operation conducted by the Sarawak General Operations Force (PGA) and was subsequently referred and handed over to KPDN Miri Branch for further action.

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“Preliminary inspection found that the premises did not possess any permit or authorisation from the Controller regarding possession of approximately 800 litres of controlled goods suspected to be diesel.

“Accordingly, action was taken under Ops 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 carrying out wholesale or retail trading of controlled goods without a licence,” said the post.

The case will be investigated under the Supply Control Act (AKB) 1961, and upon conviction, the penalties are as follows:

  • Individual: A fine not exceeding RM1,000,000 or imprisonment for up to three years, or both. For a second and subsequent offence, a fine not exceeding RM3,000,000 or imprisonment for up to five years, or both.
  • Company: A fine not exceeding RM2,000,000, while for a second and subsequent offence, a fine not exceeding RM5,000,000.

KPDN Miri Branch also encouraged public complaints and has provided various channels to facilitate the submission of complaints and information via WhatsApp at 019-848 8000, the KPDN e-Complaint Portal at [email protected], the call centre at 1-800-886-800, and the Ez ADU KPDN smartphone application. — DayakDaily