No water detected in preliminary checks at Kedah petrol stations

The domestic trade and cost of living ministry in Kedah conducted inspections at 11 petrol stations across the state today, aiming to verify claims that RON95 petrol had been mixed with water. Director Nizam Jamaludin stated that the stations inspected included those in Alor Setar, Kubang Pasu, Sungai Petani, and Kulim, as well as checks on fuel supply receipts and sales records.

Using manual dipping methods and Automatic Tank Gauge readings, the preliminary inspections found no evidence of water contamination in the fuel storage tanks. However, the ministry emphasized that the results were preliminary and the samples would be sent to specialized labs for further analysis. The operators will also submit samples to their respective oil companies' laboratories.

Nizam stressed that the ministry would review the complete investigation findings before deciding on any necessary actions, including legal measures if violations have occurred. Complaints about suspected water contamination in petrol can be reported via WhatsApp, the ministry's e-Aduan portal, call centre, or through the KPDN EzADU application.