The Johor Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry recently seized 1.635 million metric tonnes of cooking oil, valued at RM8.47 million, from a packaging company located in Kulai. This significant seizure occurred last Wednesday during an inspection led by the ministry's director, Lilis Saslinda Pornomo. The inspection revealed that the quantity of cooking oil stored on the company's premises exceeded the storage limit allowed under the Wholesale for Scheduled Controlled Goods Licence.
The discovery was made during an audit conducted by a team of enforcement officers from the ministry's headquarters in Putrajaya. The audit focused on the company's documentation related to its cooking oil sales transactions. Lilis Saslinda explained that the audit aimed to verify compliance with regulations and ensure that the company was adhering to the approved storage limits.
"The Johor Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry carried out an inspection at a cooking oil packaging company in Kulai around 8:15 pm to gather information and submit a stock declaration as required under Section 8 of the Supply Control Act 1961," Lilis Saslinda stated. The inspection confirmed that the company had exceeded the permitted storage limit for cooking oil, leading to the seizure of the excess stock.
In addition to the confiscation of 1,635 metric tonnes of various types of cooking oil, the ministry also seized several business documents for further investigation. The case is being investigated under the Supply Control Act 1961, as well as violations of Regulation 9(1) of the Control of Supplies Regulations 1974. If found guilty, the company could face severe penalties.
The penalties for individuals found guilty of such violations include a fine of up to RM1 million or imprisonment for up to three years, or both, for the first offence. For subsequent offences, the fines can reach up to RM3 million, and imprisonment terms can extend to a maximum of five years or both. In the case of organisations or corporations, the fines are even steeper, with a maximum of RM2 million for the first offence and RM5 million for subsequent offences.
Lilis Saslinda emphasized the ministry's commitment to clamping down on syndicates that manipulate and exploit restricted commodities. She urged the public to come forward with any information related to such activities, highlighting the ministry's dedication to maintaining a fair and regulated market. "We welcome public complaints and have provided channels to facilitate the submission of complaints and the provision of information," she added.
This significant seizure serves as a stern warning to businesses involved in the distribution and storage of controlled goods. The Johor Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry continues to enforce regulations strictly, ensuring that all entities adhere to the law and that consumer interests are protected. The ministry's actions are part of a broader effort to curb illegal activities related to controlled commodities, safeguarding both the market's integrity and consumer welfare.
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