PUTRAJAYA, April 8 — The Cabinet is considering increasing security presence at petrol stations following several attempts to smuggle or hoard petrol and diesel amid escalating prices, Communication Minister Fahmi Fadzil said today.
This comes on top of a directive to compile diesel usage data by fishermen in the country where the fuel is heavily subsidised, making it prone to cross-border smuggling into the Philippines where there is a severe shortage.
“Because of the series of recent arrests made, the Cabinet is thinking of increasing security at petrol stations, especially those near the borders,” he said at his weekly post-Cabinet press conference.
“This may include deploying PDRM officers to ensure the aspect of security at these petrol stations are safeguarded.”
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Date: 8 April, 2026 6:00 pm
Source: Malay Mail
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