Kuantan: The Pahang Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) seized 14,870 litres of diesel worth over RM80,000 during Ops Tiris 4.0 at a construction site here last Monday.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Pahang KPDN chief enforcement officer Md Zaki Abd Samad stated that initial investigations indicated the diesel stored in a skid tank was believed to have been used for operating construction machinery. During the operation, the company involved failed to produce a valid storage permit for the site, despite holding a permit for a separate location.

Md Zaki explained that Pahang KPDN had taken decisive action by seizing the diesel and related equipment under the Control of Supplies Act 1961 (Act 122). He emphasized the importance of adhering to permit and licence conditions and urged against the misuse of government subsidies.

He further warned that strict action would be taken without compromise against any party attempting to exploit the government's subsidy system.