Selangor authorities probe ten complaints of water-contaminated RON95 petrol

The Selangor division of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living launched an inquiry after ten formal complaints alleged that RON95 petrol was adulterated with water, causing vehicle damage across the state. Field teams inspected seven stations, confiscating 27 fuel cans that will be examined by the Malaysian Chemistry Department. Preliminary checks confirmed each outlet possessed the required Controlled Scheduled Articles licence and Petroleum Development Act 1974 certification.

Nonetheless, a notice under Section 32 of the Trade Descriptions Act 2011 has been issued, demanding owners submit relevant documentation. Investigators are also assessing possible breaches of Sections 5(1)(c), 6(1)(d) and 7 of the same act concerning false trade claims. The ministry urged station operators to keep storage tanks in proper condition and cautioned that legal action will follow any proven violations. Affected motorists were advised to retain receipts and workshop reports to support the investigation.