Proposal to station police at petrol stations at national borders being studied – Fahmi

THE government is considering a proposal to deploy security personnel, especially police, at petrol stations in the country's border areas.

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the move is aimed at strengthening security following a series of arrests carried out in the area.

"The Cabinet has also been informed by the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) that a series of arrests have been carried out, especially at petrol stations on the country's border.

"Therefore, several aspects involving security need to be improved, and the Cabinet is considering the need for the presence of security personnel, especially Royal Malaysian Police personnel, to ensure that security aspects at petrol stations on the border are improved," he said.

He said this at the weekly press conference after the Cabinet Meeting today.

The move is seen as among the government's efforts to strengthen control in border areas, especially in dealing with embezzlement and leakage activities related to subsidised fuel.

This follows the increase in fuel prices in neighbouring countries following conflicts in West Asia.

On another matter, Fahmi said the government will not intervene in the incident of commotion that occurred during a speech by the Chief Commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), Tan Sri Azam Baki, instead leaving it entirely to the authorities to investigate.

He said that so far, the government has not received any reports regarding the incident.

“We leave it to the authorities to look into it, and if there is any violation, they will take the necessary action,” he said.

Yesterday, while speaking at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, Azam Baki was suddenly ‘harassed’ by two men carrying banners, sparking a tense atmosphere in the hall.

However, the situation was quickly brought under control when security personnel immediately escorted the man out of the hall. – April 8, 2026