SHAH ALAM: The Selangor branch of the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry is investigating 10 complaints over viral reports of RON95 petrol allegedly mixed with water, which reportedly damaged vehicles in several areas in the state.
Its director, Muhamad Hanif Asa'ari, said field investigations and enforcement operations at seven petrol stations yesterday were conducted in response to public complaints and reports on social media.
"Field results show that 27 cans of RON95 petrol samples have been taken and seized from the affected petrol stations to be sent to the Chemistry Department for laboratory analysis," he said in a statement today.
He said initial inspections found that all the premises concerned had valid licences for controlled scheduled goods and licences under the Petroleum Development Act 1974.
However, he said notices under Section 32 of the Trade Descriptions Act 2011 had been issued, requiring petrol station operators to submit information and business-related documents to assist the investigation.
"An investigation is being conducted into the possibility of violations of Section 5(1)(c), read together with Section 6(1)(d) and Section 7 of the Trade Descriptions Act 2011, relating to allegations of false trade descriptions concerning the petrol supplied," he said.
He reminded companies and petrol station operators to ensure that underground storage tanks were regularly maintained and complied with established safety and quality standards.
"Strict action in accordance with legal provisions will be taken against any party found to have committed violations that jeopardise consumers' interests and safety," he said.
Meanwhile, he advised affected motorists to keep their official petrol receipts and workshop inspection reports as supporting documents for complaints and to assist investigations.
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