THE Port Klang Free Zone (PKFZ) is prepared to provide relevant reports and facilitate regulatory audits amid concerns over the origin, authenticity and traceability of cooking oil products allegedly blended before being re-exported under Malaysian labels.
PKFZ chairman Lim Lip Eng, in a statement, said the free zone would extend its full cooperation and assistance to the relevant authorities, including making available relevant reports and facilitating any audit requests.
"PKFZ operated under the Free Zones Act, while enforcement involving product authenticity and regulatory compliance fell under the jurisdiction of the relevant government agencies," he said.
These include the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB), SIRIM, the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Department (MAQIS) and the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB).
"We will provide our full cooperation and assistance, including making available relevant reports and facilitating any audit requests," he said.
His response follows concerns raised by Maritime Network Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Datuk Seri R. Jeyenderan over the alleged blending of imported cooking oil with locally produced supplies before being exported under Malaysian labels.
According to Jeyenderan, the alleged practice, which industry players have described as an oil “cocktail”, warranted closer scrutiny from the authorities, particularly over product origin, quality and food safety.
Jeyenderan said an examination of cargo manifests and bills of lading had raised concerns over how the oil’s country of origin was declared and how its actual composition was verified after blending.
Jeyenderan, who has more than 30 years' experience in the maritime industry, said independent laboratory tests were needed to establish whether the imported oil and the final blended product met the required quality and food safety standards. – November 12, 2026
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