Syndicate Busted for Mixing Used Oil into Subsidised Cooking Oil
A group was caught blending waste oil into subsidised cooking oil sold to Malaysian households.
- 01/05
Syndicate caught mixing used oil into subsidised cooking oil The group was arrested for blending waste cooking oil with the government-subsidised supply sold to households. - 02/05
Why this is a food safety issue Degraded oil is unsafe to consume Not a pricing trick; a health risk Defeats the purpose of the subsidy
Waste cooking oil is degraded from repeated heating. Mixing it back into the subsidised supply puts it in the food chain again. - 03/05
What to check before you cook Seal intact and label readable Colour and smell normal for the brand Batch code matches the bottle
Subsidised oil reaches you in sealed, labelled packaging. If something looks off, stop and inspect. - 04/05
Swipe →What to do if you suspect tampering 1 Do not use or return the bottle 2 Note brand, batch code, store name 3 Report to KPDN or the store 4 Keep the bottle as evidence
Do not return the bottle to the shelf. Keep it and report it.
Questions people ask
What should I do if my cooking oil looks or smells wrong?
Do not use it. Keep the bottle with its seal and label, note the store and batch code, and report it to KPDN or the store manager.
Is subsidised cooking oil supposed to be sealed?
Yes. Government-subsidised cooking oil is sold in sealed, labelled packaging. A broken seal or missing label means the product may have been tampered with.
Where do I report a suspected tampered oil product?
Report to the Department of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDN) or to the store where you bought it. Keep the bottle as evidence.
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