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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia: The 20-litre fuel cap on foreign vehicles travelling within a 50-kilometre radius from the border will be implemented on Wednesday, said Domestic Trade, Cooperative and Consumerism Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
Bernama news agency quoted Mr Ismail as saying the ruling is aimed at checking smuggling of petrol and diesel at border areas until a new mechanism on fuel subsidy is implemented in May next year.
"Petrol kiosks at border areas have been given notices informing them of the new ruling on foreign vehicles," he told reporters at the parliament lobby on Tuesday.
Currently, Singapore vehicles need to fill up at least three-quarter tank of fuel before entering Malaysia, under a Singapore ruling.
Mr Ismail said his ministry would be stationing officers at 493 petrol kiosks at border areas to ensure that operators adhere to the 20-litre cap ruling.
"Our officers will be equipped with charts on fuel capacity according to vehicles. For example, Toyota Camry with 20 litres will fill one-quarter tank, Nissan Sentra and Honda Civic about one-third tank," he added.
Under the Supply Control Act 1974, offenders can be fined RM100,000 or face three years' jail, or both, while kiosk operators can be fined RM250,000 and their licences revoked. - CNA/de
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