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THE Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has seized petroleum-related goods worth RM23.1 million under the nationwide Ops Tiris 4.0, as authorities intensify efforts to combat fuel smuggling and subsidy leakages across the country.
KPDN Enforcement director-general Datuk Azman Adam said enforcement agencies had conducted 42,894 inspections nationwide as of Saturday, resulting in 556 recorded cases involving controlled goods such as diesel, petrol and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).
According to Azman, 161 individuals have been arrested during the operation, while the total value of seized items is estimated at RM23,172,355.
“Of the total 556 cases recorded, misappropriation involving diesel and petrol accounted for the highest number, with 249 diesel-related cases and 119 petrol-related cases,” he said.
Azman said the operation demonstrated the effectiveness of coordinated enforcement between multiple agencies, with KPDN leading land operations while the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (APMM) focused on border areas and territorial waters.
“This operation proves the effectiveness of strategic cooperation between agencies, with KPDN spearheading the land sector, while the Royal Malaysia Police and the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency lead operations in border and maritime sectors.
“Throughout the implementation of Ops TIRIS 4.0 (Integrated), a total of 242 handover cases were recorded by various enforcement agencies out of the overall 556 cases registered,” he said.
He was speaking at a press conference after officiating the 54th KPDN Enforcement Day celebration for Terengganu at the Federal Reserve Unit police base in Wakaf Tapai on Sunday.
Azman said Sarawak recorded the highest number of diesel-related offences with 91 cases, followed by Sabah and Johor.
“For petrol, the state recording the highest number of cases is Kelantan, followed by Sabah.
“For LPG, Sabah recorded the highest number of cases, followed by Kedah. Almost all states registering the highest number of cases are border states,” he said.
He added that the General Operations Force (PGA) recorded the highest number of case referrals with 132, followed by the Marine Police Force (PPM) with 67 and the Royal Malaysia Police with 33.
Commenting on enforcement operations in Terengganu, Azman said KPDN had carried out 1,433 inspections in the state under Ops TIRIS 4.0, resulting in 11 recorded cases.
“Diesel recorded the highest number of cases with four, followed by LPG with three cases, while cooking oil and sugar each recorded two cases,” he said.
The operation in Terengganu also resulted in seizures valued at RM211,341.
Azman stressed that the government would not compromise with any party involved in smuggling, diversion or manipulation activities linked to controlled goods and fuel subsidies.
He said the Joint High-Level Committee for Coordination Between Enforcement Agencies to Combat Leakages and Smuggling (JTPAP) had been immediately activated following a Cabinet decision on March 11, with Ops TIRIS 4.0 formally commencing on March 16.
“In the current context, global economic uncertainty affecting supply chains and commodity prices demands a firmer and more strategic enforcement approach,” he said. - May 10, 2026
