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KPDN Investigates 7 Selangor Petrol Stations Over Water-Mixed RON95

Seven Selangor stations inspected, 27 fuel samples seized for lab testing after 10 complaints of contaminated RON95.

KPDN officers inspecting a petrol station in Selangor, with fuel pumps and a service station canopy in the background
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  1. A petrol station fuel pump at a Malaysian service station
    Ringgit2UMoney, explained

    KPDN probes 7 Selangor petrol stations over RON95 complaints

    10 complaints alleging water-mixed fuel damaged vehicles triggered inspections on 16 October.

    01/10Photo: CC0 via Openverse
  2. 02/10
    Official notice

    What did KPDN actually do at the stations?

    Officers inspected all seven premises on Friday 16 October, seized 27 can samples, and issued Section 32 notices under the Trade Descriptions Act 2011.

  3. A scientist holding a glass flask in a laboratory
    03/10Photo: CC0 via Openverse
    27can samples seized for lab testing

    27 fuel samples sent for lab analysis

    The Department of Chemistry Malaysia will test the seized RON95 can samples.

  4. 04/10
    Official notice

    Are these stations even licensed?

    Initial checks found all seven hold valid CSA licences and licences under the Petroleum Development Act 1974.

  5. 05/10
    Social media claimRON95 mixed with water
    Legal probeFalse trade descriptions, TDA 2011 s.5(1)(c), 6(1)(d), 7

    What's actually being investigated

    The viral claim and the legal question are different things.

  6. 06/10

    What happened at the 16 October inspection

    *** Your receipt ***
    Complaints received10
    Stations inspected7
    Samples seized27 cans
    Notices issuedSection 32, TDA 2011
    Lab destinationDept. of Chemistry Malaysia
    ringgit2u.com · Today

    e.g. the sequence of enforcement steps at the seven stations.

  7. 07/10

    10 complaints triggered the probe

    complaints alleging water-mixed RON9510

    Reports circulated on social media before KPDN Selangor opened the investigation.

  8. 08/10

    If your car broke after refuelling

    1. Retain your official petrol receipt
    2. Get a workshop inspection report
    3. Keep both to support your complaint

    KPDN advised affected motorists to keep these documents.

  9. A government official's desk with documents and a computer
    09/10Photo: Jeffrey Betts / CC0 1.0

    KPDN director: strict action will follow

    Muhamad Hanif Asa'ari said enforcement action will be taken against any party found to have jeopardised consumers' interests and safety.

  10. 10/10
    Bottom line

    Keep your receipt and workshop report

    If your car had trouble after refuelling at one of these seven stations, retain your petrol receipt and workshop inspection report to support your complaint.

Questions people ask

How many petrol stations is KPDN investigating in Selangor?

Seven petrol stations were inspected on 16 October following 10 complaints alleging RON95 was mixed with water.

What happened to the fuel samples?

Officers seized 27 can samples of RON95 from the affected pumps. The Department of Chemistry Malaysia will run laboratory analysis on them.

What should I do if my car broke after refuelling?

KPDN advises affected motorists to retain their official petrol receipts and vehicle workshop inspection reports to support complaints and assist the investigation.

Are the seven stations licensed?

Initial checks found all seven stations held valid CSA licences and licences under the Petroleum Development Act 1974. The probe is into false trade descriptions, not licensing.

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