What is the penalty for using fake number plates for subsidised fuel?

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A Malaysian man was fined RM9,000 for using a fake number plate to purchase subsidised petrol.

A 64-year-old Malaysian man, who holds Singapore permanent resident status, was fined RM9,000 by the Magistrate's Court for using a Singapore-registered car with a falsified number plate to illegally purchase subsidised RON95 petrol. The court also imposed a nine-month prison sentence if the fine is not paid. The incident drew public attention after a video of the confrontation went viral on social media.
False Number Plate Used to Mimic Malaysian Registration

The charge specified that the driver, Long Sa Kow, displayed a number plate that did not belong to his silver Volkswagen Jetta, which bore the authentic Singapore registration number SLJ 8967M. Investigations by the police confirmed that the letters 'S' and 'M' on the number plate had been deliberately obscured to make it resemble a Malaysian registration number. This action was taken at a petrol station located on Jalan Johor Bahru-Ayer Hitam on January 2.
Legal Provisions and Potential Penalties

Long was prosecuted under Section 108(3)(e) of the Road Transport Act 1987. This section outlines penalties for displaying a number plate that does not belong to a vehicle. Conviction under this act can result in a fine of up to RM20,000, a maximum prison sentence of five years, or both. The prosecution sought a deterrent sentence to discourage similar offences by the accused and others.
Action Against Petrol Station Operator

In addition to the penalties faced by the driver, the petrol station operator was also subject to action. The Johor Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry confirmed that the operator had violated the Control of Supplies Regulations 1974. This suggests a broader enforcement effort concerning the illicit purchase of subsidised fuel.

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