RM30k worth of smuggled diesel seized at Bukit Kayu Hitam ICQS, suspected to be sold in as far as Myanmar

RM30k worth of smuggled diesel seized at Bukit Kayu Hitam ICQS, suspected to be sold in as far as Myanmar

The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) this morning thwarted an attempt to smuggle 10,200 litres of diesel, estimated to be worth RM30,600, at the Bukit Kayu Hitam Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security Complex (ICQS), Bernama reports.

Three trailer trucks and three pick-up trucks were all caught with modified tanks carrying subsidised diesel. The trailers were detained at the heavy vehicle exit lane after passing the customs inspection on their way to Thailand at 8.45 am, while the pick-up trucks were detained earlier at 7.30 am at the Malaysian exit lane after passing the immigration inspection. The total seizure value, vehicles included, was RM380,600.

Bukit Kayu Hitam AKPS Commander SAC Mohd Nasaruddin M Nasir said his team believes a syndicate is smuggling subsidised fuel out of Malaysia and collecting it in neighbouring countries before selling it in as far as Myanmar.

“Perhaps diesel fuel is taken from petrol stations in Malaysia and industrial storage facilities. Their modus operandi is varied, and this is one way they obtain the fuel,” he said, adding that all the drivers, aged between 40 and 60, were arrested.

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Comments

  • Marhaen on Aug 12, 2025 at 10:07 pm

    Our gov told us our diesel price hike to prevent smuggling, but still happening? This means no need to hike diesel price but put more strength to enforcement to prevent smuggling

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    • FrankC on Aug 13, 2025 at 3:28 pm

      smuggling of subsidised diesel… so without subisidy, no loss in smuggling lor… subsidy must stop !!
      smuggling of subsidised diesel is cause by greedy and unappreciative rakyat. they betrayed us all !!!! sold out to foreigners.

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  • Rakyat Malaysia on Aug 13, 2025 at 8:19 am

    Rakyat ady tell PH Gomen diesel subsidy removal still wont stop smuggling out. PH Gomen tak mau dengar, degil, masih pikir rakyat bodoh for voting them in as gomen.

    Now the truth has reveal itself, so what is the whole point of subsidy removal? Must be to punish the rakyat and their PH cronies get more profits.

    Time for another Turun Anwar! This time Turun PH Gomen!
    #TurunAnwar
    #TurunPHGomen

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    • east Malaysia stands with AI on Aug 14, 2025 at 12:19 am

      but but diesel is still being fully subsidised in sabah sarawak.

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  • albag on Aug 13, 2025 at 9:09 am

    Looks like even remove subsidy, our diesel is still cheap.. perhaps Government should consider impose tax on diesel, make the price even higher to prevent these

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    • sudirman on Aug 13, 2025 at 10:58 am

      yup. should impose tax to diesel especially bought by foreigners.

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    • read properly on Aug 13, 2025 at 3:27 pm

      the subsidy is still there , just that now its targeted whereby the majority of public dont enjoy it but business & company can still entitled to subsidied diesel

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    • RM1.50/L petrol mana? on Aug 13, 2025 at 3:33 pm

      Cheap? We are still waiting PMX to fulfill his promise above.

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  • Green turban devotees on Aug 13, 2025 at 10:55 am

    Not smuggling to Rakhine-deshi, is solely solidarity with Rohingya. Glad to have KKpark funding there freedom fighters

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