AUTHORITIES have confiscated 199 liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders and associated equipment in a raid on an unlicensed trading operation in Sepang, officials confirmed.
The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN), through its Enforcement Division, carried out the operation on 5 January 2026 at an unnamed premises in Kampung Sungai Keroh following intelligence gathered from public complaints.
During the inspection, two foreign nationals were observed transferring LPG cylinders from a lorry, while a local man was also present at the site. Both foreign individuals were unable to provide valid identification documents for verification purposes.
Further searches revealed a total of 199 LPG cylinders stored on the premises. Authorities also seized communication devices, handling equipment, the lorry used for transport, and other related apparatus. The total estimated value of the confiscated items is RM144,427.00.
Investigations are being conducted under the Control of Supplies Act 1961 [Act 122], which governs the wholesale and retail trading and handling of controlled goods without a valid licence. All individuals present at the site have been detained and taken to KPDN offices for further questioning as part of the investigation.
KPDN issued a stern warning to all individuals and companies to comply fully with the law.
“Any person found committing an offence under Act 122 may face fines of up to RM1,000,000 for a first offence and RM3,000,000 for subsequent offences, or imprisonment of up to three years, or both. Companies may face fines of up to RM2,000,000 for a first offence and RM5,000,000 for subsequent offences,” the ministry stated.
Members of the public with information regarding illegal or subsidised controlled goods are urged to report via the ministry’s channels, including WhatsApp at 019-848 8000, the e-Aduan portal at [http://eaduan.kpdn.gov.my](http://eaduan.kpdn.gov.my), the 1-800-886-800 call centre, or the Ez Adu KPDN smartphone application.
This operation underscores Malaysia’s commitment to enforcing strict compliance with trade and safety regulations and cracking down on the illicit handling of essential commodities. - January 8, 2025
