Armizan fields questions from reporters, flanked by KPDN enforcement director-general Datuk Azman Adam (right) and Puncak Borneo MP Datuk Willie Mongin. — Photo by Roystein Emmor
PADAWAN (April 14): Members of the public have been called on to report petrol stations experiencing fuel shortages to the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN).
Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali made the call following isolated fuel supply disruption cases at several stations in Peninsular Malaysia.
“Besides daily monitoring by KPDN, we also urge members of the public who have information on petrol stations facing supply shortages or running out of stock to submit reports through the ministry’s complaint platform.
“We will work with oil companies and petrol stations to ensure supply can be delivered to affected areas,” he told reporters after attending the Sentuhan Kasih and Madani Rahmah Sales Programme at the Kampung Bratan/Asah hall here on Monday.
He clarified that the isolated disruptions were linked to logistical issues, with the company concerned facing delays in supply deliveries.
“This involves delivery timelines to ports, followed by distribution to depots and petrol stations,” he said.
Armizan stressed the country’s fuel supply remains sufficient and the government is working to ensure continued stability of supply.
However, he pointed out that any leakage in the supply chain would still create problems.
“Therefore, the government is strengthening enforcement through the Inter-Agency Enforcement Coordination High-Level Committee (JTPAP), chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Amar Fadillah Yusof, to ensure there are no disruptions or leakages in the supply chain,” he said.
Armizan added that the global energy crisis is not only about fuel price disparities, but also about certain countries still struggling to secure fuel supplies.
“They will try to secure fuel supplies at whatever cost. That is why we must ensure no leakage occurs, so that the supply we receive reaches the intended groups,” he said.
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