Perak police have ramped up border security to combat diesel smuggling from Thailand, where fuel prices are significantly lower than in Malaysia
TANJONG MALIM: Perak police have heightened security control and patrols along the state’s border with Thailand. The operation aims to curb the smuggling of diesel from the neighbouring country.
State police chief Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin (pic) said the price differential is a key driver of the illicit activity. Diesel in Thailand is priced between RM4 and RM5.02 per litre, compared to RM6.02 per litre in Malaysia.
He said police are working with other agencies like the General Operations Force (PGA). They are taking necessary measures to control the Pengkalan Hulu-Betong border area.
“We are concerned with the latest developments in West Asia, which also have an impact on the country’s security and economy,” Noor Hisam said. He added that police are intensifying border control and patrolling as a necessary response.
He was speaking after a handover-of-duty ceremony for the Muallim District Police Chief. Superintendent Khalid Mohamad officially took over the role today.
He replaced ACP Mohd Hasni Mohd Nasir, who has been promoted to an assistant director post in Bukit Aman’s Criminal Investigation Department.
In a separate development, police are awaiting a blood alcohol test for a driver involved in a recent accident. The 59-year-old man was involved in a six-vehicle collision in Tualang Sekah, near Kampar, on Tuesday.
“So far, the results of initial investigations also do not show any elements of alcohol,” Noor Hisam stated. He confirmed police are waiting for the official results from the Kampar Hospital Pathology Department.
A motorcyclist was severely injured in the collision at Kilometre 4 of Jalan Kuala Dipang-Malim Nawar. Kampar police chief Supt Mohamad Nazri Daud provided details of the incident.
He said a Proton Satria veered into the opposite lane, colliding with a Perodua Viva that had exited the road shoulder. The Proton then struck a motorcycle, throwing the rider onto the road.
Mohamad Nazri said initial checks found no signs the Proton Satria driver was under the influence of alcohol. This contradicts claims that had been circulating on social media.
