Govt to expose companies misappropriating subsidised cooking oil, says minister
Domestic trade and cost of living minister Armizan Mohd Ali says he is awaiting final audit reports from all states before making an announcement.
05/05/2024 (Free Malaysia Today), Bangi - The names of subsidised cooking oil repackaging companies found to have been engaged in fraudulent activities will be revealed once the ministry has received the full report on the issue, says the domestic trade and cost of living minister Armizan Mohd Ali.
He said some states have yet to complete their audit process and submit their reports to the ministry.
“Once the audit reports are finalised, we will announce the actions to be taken this year and the improvements to be made,” he said.
On March 10, Armizan said his ministry would reveal the names of companies misappropriating subsidised cooking oil.
He warned that strict action would be taken, including cancelling the licence of offenders and possibly imposing further measures.
Meanwhile, he said those who sell subsidised cooking oil online without adhering to government-controlled prices will face legal action for violating the Control of Supplies Act 1961.
According to Armizan, subsidised cooking oil is on the list of controlled items, along with 11 other items, such as sugar, flour, petrol, and diesel.
He also urged the public to cooperate by lodging formal complaints to the ministry about any misconduct, before sharing them on social media.
“When incidents are shared, those at fault may attempt to conceal their wrongdoings. Make formal reports and I assure you that immediate action will be taken,” he said.