{
  "id": 15764549,
  "title": "KPDN busts operation mixing subsidised cooking oil with used oil",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/kpdn-busts-operation-mixing-subsidised-cooking-oil-with-used-oil",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-20T16:27:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/10/1560102/kpdn-busts-operation-mixing-subsidised-cooking-oil-used-oil"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Selangor authorities have dismantled a suspected scheme mixing subsidized cooking oil with used oil, according to the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN). The operation was discovered during a joint effort with the Central Region Marine Police near Port Klang. The syndicate allegedly opened subsidized one-kilogram packs of cooking oil, mixed them with used oil, and stored the blend in specialized containers. The mixture was reportedly intended for resale to used oil processing firms or the black market for higher profits. Selangor KPDN director Muhamad Hanif Asa ari revealed the discovery happened during a raid on an unspecified location under Ops Tiris 4.0 (Integrated). Authorities suspect the participants were linked to suppliers with valid controlled goods licenses. The team uncovered stacks of boxes filled with packets of cooking oil and plastic bags that had been opened. They seized approximately 15,900kg of the oil and equipment used in the operation, including a van, valuing the haul at around RM133,950. A Myanmar national in his 30s who worked at the site was detained to aid the investigation. Muhamad Hanif clarified that the case would be examined under the Supply Control Act 1961 to identify those involved and trace the distribution chain for the subsidized oil. Offenders could face penalties of up to RM1 million, three years in jail, or both for a first offense, and up to RM3 million, five years in jail, or both for a second offense. Companies could be fined up to RM2 million, rising to RM5 million for a second or subsequent offense.",
  "summary": "SHAH ALAM: The Selangor branch of the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) busted a suspected operation involving the mixing of subsidised cooking oil with used cooking oil.",
  "key_points": [
    "Selangor authorities dismantle subsidized oil vs used oil scheme.",
    "Joint operation with Central Region Marine Police near Port Klang.",
    "15,900kg of oil and equipment seized, valued at RM133,950."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}