How many petrol stations are under increased surveillance for diesel smuggling?

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More than 150 high-risk petrol stations are under increased surveillance for diesel smuggling.

The government has stepped up enforcement against diesel smuggling by deploying Royal Malaysia Police at more than 150 high-risk petrol stations nationwide. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the police presence is meant to prevent and curb suspected illegal activities at these locations.
Police deployment covers over 150 high-risk stations nationwide
Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said Royal Malaysia Police have been stationed at identified high-risk fuel stations across the country. The figure given was more than 150 petrol stations, with the enforcement focused on locations flagged for suspected illegal activity.
The move followed a National Economic Action Council case on unusual fuel sales
He said a case was raised during a recent National Economic Action Council meeting involving a petrol station that recorded unusually high fuel sales. The comparison was made against other stations nationwide, even after accounting for local population size, which reinforced the decision to deploy police personnel without delay.
Enforcement is tied to addressing subsidy leakage, smuggling and misuse
The minister linked the crackdown to wider efforts to tackle subsidy leakage and fuel misuse alongside smuggling. He said the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, has taken a firm stance on diesel-related issues including subsidy leakage, smuggling and misuse of subsidised fuel.
Authorities also confirmed diesel reaching the Philippines is not from Malaysian petroleum
Datuk Fahmi Fadzil also stated that authorities have confirmed diesel reportedly reaching the Philippines is not sourced from Malaysian petroleum. This point was raised alongside the enforcement and subsidy mechanism review efforts.

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