Two Men Jailed Over Illegal Trade of Subsidised LPG in Sepang

KUALA LUMPUR, AUGUST 2026 — Two local men were sent to prison after failing to pay fines imposed for their involvement in the illegal diversion and wholesale trading of subsidised liquefied petroleum gas, commonly known as LPG.

The Sepang Sessions Court fined each accused RM120,000 after finding them guilty at the end of their defence. The court ordered a six-month prison term for each man in default of payment. Both were subsequently jailed after failing to settle the fines.

According to the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living, the offence took place at a premises along Jalan Dengkil-Banting in Kampung Dengkil, Sepang, on November 16, 2023.

The two men were found in possession of 3,450kg of subsidised LPG under circumstances that raised reasonable suspicion that they were conducting wholesale dealings without a valid licence.

During the enforcement raid, officers reportedly found the accused unloading LPG cylinders from a lorry into an unlicensed storage facility.

Further inspections uncovered filled and empty LPG cylinders of various brands, delivery documents, mobile phones and a lorry believed to be connected to the operation.

The prosecution called eight witnesses and submitted 89 exhibits throughout the trial. The court later ruled that the prosecution had proven the charges beyond reasonable doubt.

Both men were convicted under Section 21 of the Control of Supplies Act 1961, read together with Regulation 3(1) of the Control of Supplies Regulations 1974 and Section 34 of the Penal Code.

In addition to the prison sentences, the court ordered the forfeiture of the lorry and RM13,127.50 in sales proceeds to the Malaysian government.

The ministry said it would not compromise with individuals or businesses involved in the misappropriation of controlled and subsidised goods.

Enforcement operations will continue to ensure controlled products are stored, distributed and sold in accordance with the law, while government subsidies reach eligible consumers rather than being exploited for illegal commercial gain.

Members of the public were also encouraged to report suspected diversion or misuse of subsidised goods through the ministry’s official complaint channels.