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The Star
7 days ago
- Business
- The Star
LPG subsidy to stay, says Armizan
KUALA LUMPUR: The government will not withdraw the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) subsidy, says Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali. The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister said that the ministry has been tasked with addressing LPG leakages in the form of misappropriation and smuggling through Ops Gasak. "The government remains committed to providing LPG cylinder subsidies to the public. Fundamentally, this subsidy is for consumer use," he told the Dewan Rakyat on Tuesday (July 22). He was responding to a question from Young Syefura Othman (PH-Bentong), who sought clarification on whether the government would withdraw the subsidy, as raised by certain parties. Armizan added that although the subsidy is primarily for household consumers, it also benefits small and medium-sized businesses, particularly in the food and beverage sector. This measure is to ensure that the public is offered affordable food and drink prices. "For this reason, the food and beverage sector must ensure that prices remain reasonable for the public,' he added. He further mentioned that the legal aspects specifically concerning the use of LPG by small traders will be detailed in amendments to the Control of Supplies Regulations (Import Prohibition) 2021. The Control of Supplies Regulations (Amendment) 2021 limits the ownership and use of subsidised LPG exceeding 42kg at any one time without a scheduled controlled goods permit.
The Sun
19-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Pahang Rahmad MADANI sales hit RM25 million in first half of 2025
KUANTAN: The Rahmah MADANI Sales Programme (PJRM) 2025 in Pahang has achieved RM25 million in sales within the first six months of the year. The initiative, which began in January, has seen strong participation with 744 events held statewide, drawing over 713,000 visitors. Pahang Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) director Jezlily Jamaluddin stated that the programme aims to conduct 1,008 sessions this year, offering essential goods at 10 to 30 per cent below market prices. 'Rural communities are a key focus, with events held twice monthly across all 42 state constituencies,' she said. The PJRM schedule is accessible via the Pahang KPDN Facebook page and the ministry's official website. Launched in January 2023, PJRM is a year-round effort to support low-income households by reducing living costs. Discounted items include staple foods like chicken, fish, eggs, and rice, along with household and personal care products. Separately, Jezlily reported that Ops Gasak, an enforcement operation targeting illegal LPG usage, has seized 1,343 subsidised gas cylinders worth nearly RM40,000 since May. Raids were conducted in Kuantan, Raub, Temerloh, and Rompin following public complaints and inspections. 'Hotels, factories, and fast-food chains have switched to unsubsidised LPG, while small businesses like eateries and laundromats retain access to subsidised supplies,' she explained. Authorities held discussions with suppliers and conducted awareness sessions before enforcement began. - Bernama
Barnama
18-07-2025
- Business
- Barnama
NGC Energy, Mula Sign MoU To Empower Malaysia's Laundry Sector
GENERAL KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 (Bernama) -- NGC Energy Malaysia has taken a strategic step forward in supporting the laundry industry by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Malay Unified Laundry Association (MULA). NGC Energy, in a statement, said this collaboration aims to provide safe, compliant, and cost-effective liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) solutions to laundry entrepreneurs across the country. The MoU was inked between NGC Energy chief executive officer Julianna Kamaruddin and MULA president Zarina Ismail during the Forum Industri Dobi 2025 held at MeReka, Publika Shopping Gallery on July 15. Julianna highlighted NGC Energy's role as a pioneer in LPG engineering in Malaysia, which offers a full suite of LPG solutions, from bulk and piped systems to commercial cylinders like C50 and C14, designed to meet the evolving needs of the laundry sector. 'Our goal is simple to ensure every laundry operator under MULA has access to fit-for-purpose and safe LPG supply and installation, support on licensing and permits, and reliable after-sales service through our nationwide network,' she said. According to NGC Energy, this collaboration was inspired by customer feedback and aims to extend support to all MULA members, addressing operators' unfamiliarity with permit requirements and safety regulations, especially in the wake of enforcement under Ops Gasak by the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry. 'In the short term, NGC will support members with technical guidance and assist with necessary regulatory compliance. In the long run, the company hopes to become a one-stop LPG partner for the laundry industry, providing not just gas supply, but also knowledge sharing, training, and ongoing support,' the statement read. In addition, this initiative also reflects NGC Energy's broader strategy to strengthen its Industrial and Commercial (I&C) segment, positioning itself as the preferred LPG solutions provider across small and medium enterprise (SME) sectors. 'With an extensive LPG distribution network in Malaysia and a dedicated Customer Service Centre (CSC), NGC assures MULA members of seamless and safe gas deliveries, price competitiveness, and prompt support.
The Sun
11-07-2025
- The Sun
Pahang KPDN seizes 1,100 illegal LPG tanks worth RM171,687
KUANTAN: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) in Pahang seized more than 1,100 tanks of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) worth RM171,687 during a raid in Jalan Manchis, Bentong. The operation, codenamed Ops Gasak, was conducted by seven enforcement officers following a month-long surveillance. Pahang KPDN director Jezlily Jamaluddin stated that the premises was suspected of conducting wholesale LPG sales without a valid licence. 'Based on the documents presented, the premises owner's LPG wholesale licence had expired,' he said in a statement. Further investigations revealed that the LPG was meant to be delivered to a location in Mentakab but was redirected to an address not matching the invoice. Authorities also confiscated three lorries valued at RM450,200, believed to be used for storage and delivery, along with related documents. - BERNAMA
New Straits Times
03-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Perak KPDN seizes 225 LPG cylinders, two lorries worth over RM450,000
IPOH: Enforcement officers from the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) seized 225 LPG cylinders and two lorries worth about RM466,895 in raids at Zarib Industrial Park and Tanjung Malim yesterday (July 2). Perak KPDN director Datuk Kamalludin Ismail said 14 LPG cylinders with a 50-kilogramme (kg) capacity, 171 cylinders of 14 kg and 40 cylinders of 12 kg were confiscated in the Ops Gasak raids. According to Kamalludin, the LPG cylinders were stored at two premises without valid permits from the Controller of Supplies. "In the first raid at about 11.30am in Tanjung Malim, an enforcement team from the Tapah KPDN branch found a property being used as an LPG storage facility without the required authorisation to store controlled items. "The second raid at 1pm at a food processing factory in Zarib Industrial Park revealed that LPG was being used without a valid licence or permit," he said in a statement today (July 3). Kamalludin said two men, aged 41 and 49, as well as a 28-year-old woman, were arrested during the raids to assist with the investigation. He said both cases are being investigated under the Control of Supplies Act 1961 and the Control of Supplies Regulations 1974. — BERNAMA
