Driver With SG Number Plate Caught Pumping RON95
Since 1 August 2010, foreign registered vehicles are banned from buying RON95 petrol, which is reserved for Malaysians only.
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It’s not the first time Singaporeans or people who drive cars with Singapore number plates have been criticised for pumping RON95 petrol at Malaysia’s petrol stations.
Since 1 August 2010, foreign-registered vehicles are banned from buying RON95 petrol, which is reserved and heavily subsidised for Malaysians only.
However, foreign-registered vehicles in Malaysia are allowed to pump RON97 (green nozzle) and RON100 only.
In the recent viral post, two people standing beside an Audi Q3 with a Singapore number plate were seen refuelling the car with RON95 (identifiable by the yellow nozzle).
A netizen, who retweeted the photo remarked that if she had encountered such a scenario, she would make a scene and alert petrol attendants that a Singaporean driver is buying RON95 petrol.
If one day I come across this, I’ll step up right in front of them, take a photo and yell out loud “ABANGGGG ADA ORANG SINGAPORE ISI RON95!!!” And then create a scene to attract the attention of everybody at the station. I promise you, I’m shameless. Siaplah korang. https://t.co/BSGwH2RowO
— Nadia Nazir (@Nadia_Nazir) June 10, 2023
Others said they would do the same and some of them have actually tried stopping these irresponsible drivers in the past.
A netizen said they hit the emergency button on the petrol pump when the driver wasn’t looking and alerted the staff.
At the same time, netizens also advise those who intend to confront these drivers to be careful in case it breaks out into a fight.
Since the problem keeps occurring, netizens suggest the government fine these drivers at the border before allowing them to return to Singapore.
In a 2022 Malay Mail report, Johor Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) director Mohd Hairul Anuar Bohro said legal action can only be taken against petrol station operators and not individuals who buy RON95 with foreign registered vehicles.
Nevertheless, he urged the public to collect photographic evidence including complete details stating the location, date and time of the incident, and lodge a report at https://eaduan.kpdnhep.gov.my or via WhatsApp at 019-2794317.
To those yang suruh cek IC owner, dia tak kira IC. Even if you're a Malaysian but driving a Singaporean-registered car, still kena isi selain RON95. pic.twitter.com/6RaJJvisZ2
— Oceane Bellemare (@keamaAraujo) June 11, 2023
klu nmpk,pegi cashier bagitau perihal ni,nt diorg stopkan pengisian,sy dah buat buk kali.
— ojey (@fuadLhmm) June 10, 2023
For me, kalau jumpa camni terus pergi kaunter cashier suruh bt announcement dkt mic ckp kuat2.. Kalau depa takmau, laporkan pada pihak berkuasa. Biar petrol pump tu kena tindakan pulak.
— dīb (@dibotwt) June 10, 2023
Haritu kat petrona bandar puteri puchong ada kereta plat sg ni isi minyak kuning tapi dia bersandar kat side sebelah sana bkn menghala ke pam, so aku decide untuk tekan emergency stop button tu, then aku pergi kt kaunter ckp kat cashier tu yg dia guna pam kuning-
— itsmeazhar (@azharokey) June 10, 2023
Orang lain kena support jugaaa aaa yang tepi tepi tu jerit ramai ramai mana manaa? Pastu kamu cakap ni niii. Pastu yang lain jerit woii berhenti aaa pakai hatt tuuu woiii, kalau sorang sorang jerit mesti wat dek ja depa kan hati kering wat gitu mana nak rasa malu
— aida (@fiqqssss) June 10, 2023
Isu Petrol RON95 – Utk sesetengah Singaporean, ignorance is bliss 🤭
— MakLampirBeraya 🥰 (@ArwahMaklampir) June 11, 2023
Officially declare dah ✅
Official sign pun dah ✅
Otak je hilang 🔈
Tasha oh Tasha pic.twitter.com/tsvBEAJygI
Minyak bersubsidi adalah aset negara kita. Lindungi lah dgn cara apa jua. Dekat tepi pump tu ada emergency stop button, boleh tekan situ jugak but hati-hati kalau wanita & seorang. Takut bergaduh pulak. Kalau ada geng, then ok.
— Mokcikbesor (@MokcikBesor) June 10, 2023
Kerajaan patut buat mcm Spore. Halang dan kena bayar denda terus sebelum masuk balik Spore. Make it min RM1000 denda. Org ramai boleh upload gambar sbgai bukti.
— 🔺️Einaz🔺️ (@mseinaz) June 11, 2023
Diorang tak takut sbb tak akan kena tindakan pun.
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