A video showing a woman filling her Thai-registered car with subsidised fuel at a petrol station in Rawang, Selangor, has ignited frustration among netizens. The video not only highlighted the audacious act but also raised eyebrows as a petrol station employee was seen assisting in the process.
In the footage, a man stood in front of the woman, holding the fuel nozzle, while another person, seemingly a station worker, pressed on the car’s boot—a common practice to facilitate the fuelling process. Netizens expressed their anger not only towards the woman’s actions but also questioned why the station employee allowed the use of subsidised fuel for a foreign-registered vehicle.
The video owner, expressing disbelief, remarked on the audacity of stealing subsidised fuel meant for Malaysian citizens and questioned the station employees for assisting in the act.
Some netizens called for repercussions, suggesting that the petrol station owner could face fines for such situations. Concerns were raised about the need for employers to educate their staff, whether local or foreign, about the regulations governing the use of subsidised RON95 fuel.
The Selangor Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry is aware of the incident and has pledged to conduct a thorough investigation once complaints or information are received. The incident highlights the importance of enforcing regulations and maintaining the integrity of subsidised fuel programs.