{
  "id": 14900082,
  "title": "Kelantan KPDN probes subsidised cooking oil supply chain",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/kelantan-kpdn-probes-subsidised-cooking-oil-supply-chain",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T07:09:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/10/1556789/kelantan-kpdn-probes-subsidised-cooking-oil-supply-chain"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kota Bharu: Kelantan's Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) is widening its probe into the possible involvement of others in the theft of subsidized cooking oil, after the retrieval of 4,127 kilograms of the item in Kampung Chetok, Pasir Mas, on the previous day. Hanif Yusaf of Kelantan KPDN elaborated that the probe aims to unearth potential illicit dealings connected to the misuse of controlled goods. During \"Operation Tiris 4.0 (Integrated)\" held at 8 pm, KPDN seized cooking oil worth RM11,053.50 and five vehicles, raising the total seizure value to RM138,053.50. The operation, jointly performed by KPDN's Intelligence and Special Action Unit (URTK) and Pasir Mas district police's Patrol Unit, led to two separate incidents. The first incident involved the seizure of 1,577 kilograms of different brands' subsidized cooking oil along with a Toyota Unser, a Mitsubishi Pajero, and a Nissan Navara, valued at RM70,678.50. The second case saw 2,550 kilograms of subsidized cooking oil, along with a Toyota Hiace and a Mitsubishi Pajero, amounting to RM67,375. The seized oil comprised individual packets of various brands and five-kilogram bottled cooking oil from local and other state producers.\n\nPreviously, it was believed that the parties involved in the scheme collected subsidized cooking oil from wholesalers and kept it in specified locations. Hanif mentioned that actions have been taken against individuals associated with both cases. The cases are under investigation under Sections 21 and 20(1) of the Control of Supplies Act 1961 and Regulation 3(1) of the Control of Supplies Regulations 1974. These laws pertain to the possession of controlled goods with the intention to commit an offense, unauthorized transfer of controlled goods to unauthorized premises, and wholesale of controlled goods without a valid license. Hanif added that the Kelantan branch of KPDN will continue to step up enforcement operations, especially in border regions, to check the misappropriation and smuggling of subsidized controlled goods, and to prevent these supplies from being abused.",
  "summary": "KOTA BARU: The Kelantan Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) is conducting further investigations to determine whether other parties were involved in the misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil, following the seizure of 4,127 kilogrammes of the controlled item in Kampung Chetok, Pasir Mas, yesterday.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : Kelantan KPDN Probes Subsidised Cooking Oil Supply Chain",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/general-kelantan-kpdn-probes-subsidised-cooking-oil-supply-chain",
        "published": "2026-10-16T05:42:54.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}