General : No Signs Of Water Contamination At Six Perak Petrol Stations, Lab Analysis Pending

IPOH: Six petrol stations in Perak have been inspected following complaints of RON95 petrol contamination, according to officials. The inspections were prompted by public complaints and social media posts alleging water contamination in the fuel, stated Datuk Kamalludin Ismail, director of Perak's Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry.

Preliminary checks using manual and automated methods did not detect any water contamination in the inspected fuel storage tanks. However, these initial findings cannot be considered conclusive, as detailed scientific analysis of fuel samples is still pending. The ministry has not concluded anything until the official analysis results are available and the investigation concludes.

During the inspections, physical checks of the fuel storage systems were conducted, including manual dipstick readings cross-referenced with the Automatic Tank Gauge (ATG) system. Operators' records of fuel deliveries, sales transactions, and other relevant documents were also reviewed. The ministry will evaluate the laboratory analysis findings alongside the overall investigation results before determining any further actions.

If any violation of ministry laws is confirmed, decisive action will be taken against those responsible. The public is advised not to jump to conclusions based on social media information. Complainants can contact the ministry via WhatsApp, the e-aduan portal, the 1-800 hotline, or the Ez ADU KPDN app.