MACC urged to clarify status of two-month-old petroleum cargo commingling report

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — A report lodged in June by maritime industry observer Datuk Seri Jeyenderan Ramasamy concerning the alleged commingling or blending of petroleum cargo has yet to receive a formal written response from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), two months later. Jeyenderan's company, Maritime Network Sdn Bhd, expressed frustration in a letter to MACC chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abdul Halim Aman, as the lack of official response has created serious operational uncertainty.

The absence of clear direction on how affected operations may be managed lawfully and responsibly has left decisions involving the handling, movement, and management of petroleum cargo in indefinite uncertainty. Jeyenderan emphasized that the issue extends beyond a private commercial disagreement and could impact petroleum cargo integrity, customs compliance, petroleum regulatory adherence, government revenue, and accountability within the supply chain.

He also sought clarification on whether the matter had been deemed "without case," closed, and the procedural basis for any such decision.