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Daily Express
24-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Armizan dismisses claim on gas cylinder subsidies
Published on: Saturday, May 24, 2025 Published on: Sat, May 24, 2025 By: Hayati Dzulkifli Text Size: Armizan (left) described the claim by Warisan's Datuk Junz Wong (right) as 'totally baseless'. Kota Kinabalu: Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali denied the allegation that the Government had abolished gas cylinder subsidies for food outlets using more than 42kg of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). He described the claim by Warisan's Datuk Junz Wong as 'totally baseless'. 'The State Government has no jurisdiction over LPG regulation. It's under the purview of the Federal Government,' he said. He pointed out that any food vendor or stall operator simply needs to apply for a Controlled Goods Permit (PBK) if their LPG usage exceeds 42kg or three cylinders. 'This requirement is in line with the Supply Control Regulations (Amendment) 2021, which came into force on Oct 15, 2021, during the previous federal administration. 'This gazetted regulation requires any party storing (using) more than 42kg of LPG at their premises to apply for a PBK, as LPG is a controlled item. Advertisement 'Those who do not store or use LPG above that limit are not subject to the PBK requirement. 'I don't think many food outlets need to store or use more than 42kg of LPG, unless they're running large-scale operations,' he said after officiating the Festive Season Maximum Price Scheme (SHMMP) in conjunction with the Kaamatan Festival and Gawai Day at Pisompuruan hall, at Kg Kobuni, Inanam, Friday. Armizan said the document Junz claimed to be a compound notice was in fact a Premises Inspection Statement – a standard document used by KPDN enforcement officers during routine inspections. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Sun
23-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Armizan denies allegation that MADANI govt removed LPG subsidy
INANAM: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry has denied the allegation that the MADANI Government had abolished gas cylinder subsidies for food outlets using more than 42 kg of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). Clarifying the matter, Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said premises wishing to use more than 42kg of LPG must apply for a Controlled Goods Permit under the regulations of the Control of Supplies (Amendment) Act 2021, which has been in effect since Oct 15, 2021. Armizan stressed that any party who does not store or use LPG beyond the specified limit are not required to obtain the permit. 'Remember that the LPG subsidy amounted to RM3.4 billion last year. This subsidy is meant for public use, not business or commercial. If there are specific cases where businesses require more than 42kg of LPG, please notify me. 'We can verify whether these business premises sell items and services directly to the people at reasonable prices, especially if the cost of living is used to justify getting subsidies for their business operations. 'I don't think many eateries, let alone food stalls or burger stands, need to store or use LPG cylinders exceeding 42 kg at any one time unless they are large-scale business premises,' he told reporters after launching the Festive Season Maximum Price Control Scheme for Kaamatan and Gawai Festivals at Pisompuruan Hall, Kampung Kobuni, here, today. Armizan said such allegations confuse the public, stressing that the issue is not a new policy or regulation under the MADANI Government but has been in effect since 2021 under the previous administration. 'They are playing on the sentiment that costs are being passed on to the public, but the LPG subsidy comes from the people's money — public funds, including taxpayers' money. It is preposterous for the public to bear all business costs, including those of large-scale enterprises,' he added.
The Sun
23-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Armizan: MADANI govt did not remove LPG subsidy
INANAM: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry has denied the allegation that the MADANI Government had abolished gas cylinder subsidies for food outlets using more than 42 kg of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). Clarifying the matter, Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said premises wishing to use more than 42kg of LPG must apply for a Controlled Goods Permit under the regulations of the Control of Supplies (Amendment) Act 2021, which has been in effect since Oct 15, 2021. Armizan stressed that any party who does not store or use LPG beyond the specified limit are not required to obtain the permit. 'Remember that the LPG subsidy amounted to RM3.4 billion last year. This subsidy is meant for public use, not business or commercial. If there are specific cases where businesses require more than 42kg of LPG, please notify me. 'We can verify whether these business premises sell items and services directly to the people at reasonable prices, especially if the cost of living is used to justify getting subsidies for their business operations. 'I don't think many eateries, let alone food stalls or burger stands, need to store or use LPG cylinders exceeding 42 kg at any one time unless they are large-scale business premises,' he told reporters after launching the Festive Season Maximum Price Control Scheme for Kaamatan and Gawai Festivals at Pisompuruan Hall, Kampung Kobuni, here, today. Armizan said such allegations confuse the public, stressing that the issue is not a new policy or regulation under the MADANI Government but has been in effect since 2021 under the previous administration. 'They are playing on the sentiment that costs are being passed on to the public, but the LPG subsidy comes from the people's money — public funds, including taxpayers' money. It is preposterous for the public to bear all business costs, including those of large-scale enterprises,' he added.
Borneo Post
23-05-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Wong's claims on LPG subsidy, politically motivated - Armizan
Armizan (right) speaking at the press conference to announce the maximum price lists for the Kaamatan and Gawai festivities. KOTA KINABALU (May 23): The recent statement by Tanjung Aru assemblyman Datuk Junz Wong regarding liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) regulations is politically motivated and misleading, said Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister, Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali. 'It is politically motivated as he directed accusations at the State Government and GRS, linking the matter to the state election. In reality, the issue raised falls under the jurisdiction of the Federal Government,' Armizan clarified. Speaking to reporters today, Armizan criticised Wong, a Warisan representative within the Federal Government, for allegedly attempting to tarnish the government's image. 'The claims are misleading. This is not a new policy or regulation under the Madani Government, nor is it a subsidy cut, as alleged. The matter refers to the Supply Control (Amendment) Regulations 2021, which have been in effect since 15 October 2021, under the previous administration,' he explained. He further clarified that the 'notice' mentioned by Junz was not a compound offence but a standard Premise Inspection Statement issued by KPDN officers during routine inspections. 'These inspections check for compliance with laws under KPDN's purview, including price tagging, weighing and measuring instruments, and Controlled Goods Permit requirements,' he said. Addressing Wong's claim on LPG usage, Armizan explained that businesses storing over 42 kilograms of LPG at any one time — more than three 14 kg cylinders — must apply for a Controlled Goods Permit, as stipulated in the 2021 regulation. 'I doubt that many small eateries, let alone stalls like Ramly burger vendors mentioned by Junz Wong, store or use more than 42 kg of LPG at once. This requirement is likely to affect only larger business operations,' said Armizan. He also challenged Wong's claim that costs would be unfairly passed on to the public, reminding that LPG subsidies are funded by taxpayers. 'It is not reasonable for all business costs — especially for large-scale operations — to be borne by public funds. If Junz Wong has specific examples of businesses affected, he should bring them to my attention for verification,' Armizan said. He added that the government spent RM3.4 billion on LPG subsidies in 2024 alone, emphasizing that it is a consumption subsidy, not a business support measure. Wong had earlier raised concerns about a directive disqualifying food business operators from LPG subsidies starting May 21, alleging that those using over 42 kg monthly would be required to switch to unsubsidised cylinders costing RM76 each — up from the subsidised RM26.60 per 14 kg cylinder. He warned this could lead to higher food prices for consumers.
Barnama
23-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Armizan Denies Allegation That MADANI Govt Removed LPG Subsidy
INANAM, May 23 (Bernama) -- The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry has denied the allegation that the MADANI Government had abolished gas cylinder subsidies for food outlets using more than 42 kg of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). Clarifying the matter, Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said premises wishing to use more than 42kg of LPG must apply for a Controlled Goods Permit under the regulations of the Control of Supplies (Amendment) Act 2021, which has been in effect since Oct 15, 2021. Armizan stressed that any party who does not store or use LPG beyond the specified limit are not required to obtain the permit. "Remember that the LPG subsidy amounted to RM3.4 billion last year. This subsidy is meant for public use, not business or commercial. If there are specific cases where businesses require more than 42kg of LPG, please notify me. "We can verify whether these business premises sell items and services directly to the people at reasonable prices, especially if the cost of living is used to justify getting subsidies for their business operations. "I don't think many eateries, let alone food stalls or burger stands, need to store or use LPG cylinders exceeding 42 kg at any one time unless they are large-scale business premises," he told reporters after launching the Festive Season Maximum Price Control Scheme for Kaamatan and Gawai Festivals at Pisompuruan Hall, Kampung Kobuni, here, today. Armizan said such allegations confuse the public, stressing that the issue is not a new policy or regulation under the MADANI Government but has been in effect since 2021 under the previous administration. "They are playing on the sentiment that costs are being passed on to the public, but the LPG subsidy comes from the people's money — public funds, including taxpayers' money. It is preposterous for the public to bear all business costs, including those of large-scale enterprises," he added. -- BERNAMA
