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Drivers caught pumping subsidised RON95 may face fines of up to RM1 million, jail terms of up to three years, or both.
April 27, 2026, 12:09 PM
A Singapore-registered car was seen pumping subsidised RON95 petrol at a station in Petaling Jaya, prompting enforcement action by Malaysian authorities.
Photos shared online on SGRV showed a white BMW refuelling at a Shell station in the Sea Park area of Selangor, Malaysia, on Apr. 25, with a yellow nozzle indicating RON95 fuel.
RON95 petrol in Malaysia is subsidised and restricted to Malaysia-registered vehicles.
Authorities say action taken after complaint
In a Facebook post, the Petaling Jaya branch of Ministry of Domestic Trade and Costs of Living (KPDN) said it received a complaint about the incident and later confirmed through CCTV checks that a foreign-registered vehicle had pumped RON95.
It added that action had been taken against the petrol station, and several documents were seized to assist investigations.
The ministry said the fuel purchase had been made using a credit card.
Selling RON95 to foreign vehicles is an offence under new rules
Under Malaysia’s updated Control of Supplies Regulations that took effect on Apr. 1, petrol stations are not allowed to sell RON95 to foreign-registered vehicles.
Drivers who purchase subsidised fuel may face penalties including fines of up to RM1 million (about S$321,000), jail terms of up to three years, or both, according to Bernama.
Repeat offenders can face even heavier penalties.
Top images via SGRV Front Man/Facebook
