{
  "id": 17529392,
  "title": "Perak probes 25 complaints of suspected RON95 contamination",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/perak-probes-25-complaints-of-suspected-ron95-contamination",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-01T03:06:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/11/1568088/perak-probes-25-complaints-suspected-ron95-contamination"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "IPOH: Perak's Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry branch has received 25 complaints of suspected RON95 petrol contamination caused by water in storage tanks, according to state director Datuk Kamalludin Ismail. The complaints originated in five districts: Kinta, Kuala Kangsar, Taiping, Parit Buntar, and Manjung. The ministry inspected the affected sites and collected fuel samples for testing. The results are awaited before deciding on further action, Kamalludin said. The complaints pertain exclusively to RON95 fuel, with no reports of contamination in diesel or RON97. Affected consumers are advised to retain receipts and evidence for potential claims through the Tribunal for Consumer Claims Malaysia or the civil courts. Recently, social media posts circulated alleging that contaminated RON95 petrol damaged vehicle engines. Meanwhile, PCSH president Datuk Lee Hau Hian mentioned that the Pink 5km and Purple Fun Run 2026 was held to raise awareness of breast and gynaecological cancers. Lee stated that RM5 from each entry fee would be donated to orphanages, care centers for persons with disabilities, and old folks' homes across Perak.",
  "summary": "IPOH: The Perak branch of the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry received 25 complaints last month over suspected RON95 petrol contamination believed to stem from water in storage tanks.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : Perak KPDN Receives 25 Complaints Over Suspected RON95 Contamination",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/general-perak-kpdn-receives-25-complaints-over-suspected-ron95",
        "published": "2026-11-01T01:02:52.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Perak Domestic Trade Ministry receives 25 complaints over suspected RON95 contamination, water in tanks suspected",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/perak-domestic-trade-ministry-receives-25-complaints-over-suspected",
        "published": "2026-11-01T02:55:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "KPDN receives 25 complaints over suspected RON95 petrol contamination in Perak",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/kpdn-receives-25-complaints-over-suspected-ron95-petrol-contamination",
        "published": "2026-11-01T05:59:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}