Sandakan firm probed for supplying subsidised cooking oil to unapproved premises
The Sandakan office of the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry discovered that a cooking oil repacking company had delivered 13 tonnes of subsidised cooking oil to unapproved premises.
The amount equals to 38 per cent of the company's total allocation of 34 tonnes of subsidised cooking oil.
The ministry's district enforcement chief, Azdy Zukkry John, said action had been taken against the Sandakan-based firm under the Control of Supplies Act 1961.
Documents, including invoices, sales receipts, stock records and controlled goods licences, were seized from the company.
He said since last August, cooking oil repacking companies were required to follow strict delivery guidelines to prevent leakage and misuse of subsidised goods.
"The ministry reminds all parties involved in the distribution of subsidised cooking oil to comply with government directives to ensure this aid reaches its intended recipients."
Under the Control of Supplies Act, offenders face fines of up to RM1 million, imprisonment for up to three years or both.
Companies can be fined up to RM2 million, with higher penalties for repeat offences.
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