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Singaporean Man Caught Hiding Plate for Cheap Petrol

1/5/2026

Summary

Story summary

Malaysian police identified a Singapore permanent resident who allegedly obscured his vehicle's registration plate to obtain subsidized RON95 petrol in Kulai on January 2.
A video of the incident went viral, showing the man filling his Singapore-registered Volkswagen while hiding part of the license plate.
Kulai police chief Tan Seng Lee confirmed that the man and his wife reported to the police for investigation under Section 108(3)(e) of Malaysia’s Road Transport Act.
Authorities are also investigating the petrol station for potentially violating the Supplies Control Act by allowing foreign-registered vehicles to purchase RON95.

History

Historical Context

In 1987, Malaysia enacted the Road Transport Act to regulate vehicle registration and prevent misuse of fuel subsidies, particularly by foreign vehicles. The Ministry of Transport oversees enforcement through the Road Transport Department. A recent incident in Kulai, involving a Singaporean altering his registration plate, underscores ongoing challenges in compliance, highlighting the need for stricter measures to protect national resources.

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Story summary

Malaysian police identified a Singapore permanent resident who allegedly obscured his vehicle's registration plate to obtain subsidized RON95 petrol in Kulai on January 2.
A video of the incident went viral, showing the man filling his Singapore-registered Volkswagen while hiding part of the license plate.
Kulai police chief Tan Seng Lee confirmed that the man and his wife reported to the police for investigation under Section 108(3)(e) of Malaysia’s Road Transport Act.
Authorities are also investigating the petrol station for potentially violating the Supplies Control Act by allowing foreign-registered vehicles to purchase RON95.

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