00:01Seven petrol stations in Selangor are being investigated following complaints that the
00:07RON 95 petrol sold was contaminated with water, causing damage to vehicle engines.
00:13Selangor Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry, KPDN, Director Muhammad Hanif Asaari
00:19said ten official complaints involving the seven stations were investigated on Friday.
00:24Sinar Harian reported that enforcement officers seized 27 cans of RON 95 petrol from the pumps
00:32concerned for laboratory analysis by the chemistry department. The complaints involved various engine
00:38problems, including unusual noises, jerking, power loss, failure to start, and in some cases, burnt
00:46engine valves. Inspections by vehicle manufacturers' service centers also confirmed that water
00:53contamination in fuel tanks had caused engine damage in some vehicles. Muhammad Hanif said
00:59preliminary checks found that all seven stations had valid controlled schedule article CSA licenses
01:06and licenses issued under the Petroleum Development Act 1974. However, enforcement officers issued notices
01:14under Section 32 of the Trade Descriptions Act 2011 requiring the operators to submit business-related
01:22information and documents to assist the investigation. The probe is also examining possible
01:28offences under the Act involving alleged false trade descriptions concerning the composition of the
01:34petrol supplied. Muhammad Hanif warned oil companies and petrol station operators to ensure their underground
01:41storage tanks were regularly maintained and complied with the prescribed safety and quality standards.
01:48He said stern action would be taken against any party found to have compromised consumer safety and
01:54interests. Affected motorists have been advised to retain their official petrol purchase receipts
02:00and workshop inspection reports as supporting evidence for the investigation.
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