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Sarawak GOF Seizes Over 342,000 Litres of Subsidised Diesel

KUCHING, May 27 -- The General Operations Force (GOF) Sarawak Brigade siezed over 342,000 litres worth about RM1.8 million under Op Tiris conducted at several locations in Sarawak since March 16 until yesterday. Its commander, SAC Lim Bak Phai said that various assets and equipment, including tanker lorries, heavy machinery and skid tanks worth almost RM17.5 million were also seized. “The brigade recorded 58 cases with 69 arrests during the operation, and one of its major success was the seizure of a tug boat in Bintulu that was used to store 20,000 litres of diesel without a valid permit,” he said in a statement today. The operation also recorded seizures of over 5 tons of subsidised cooking oil worth almost RM40,000 and over 7 tons of coarse sugar worth over RM31,000 with an overall seizure value of RM950,000. “The operation also managed to track down various modus operandi used by syndicates including storing, transfer and distribution of diesel without permits believed to involve a network of misappropriation of controled items in the state,” he said in a statement today. All suspects arrested and seizures have been handed over to the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry for further action and investigation under Section 21 of the Control of Supplies Act 1961. -- BERNAMA

KUCHING, May 27 — The General Operations Force (GOF) Sarawak Brigade siezed over 342,000 litres worth about RM1.8 million under Op Tiris conducted at several locations in Sarawak since March 16 until yesterday. Its commander, SAC Lim Bak Phai said that various assets and equipment, including tanker lorries, heavy machinery and skid tanks worth almost […]

Johor JPJ Issues 1,987 Notices In First Two Days Of Special Aidiladha Operation

JOHOR BAHRU, May 26 -- The Johor Road Transport Department (JPJ) issued 1,987 P (22) notices for various traffic offences during the first two days of the 2026 Hari Raya Aidiladha Special Operation, which began on May 24 and is scheduled to end on May 31. Its director Zulkarnain Yasin said enforcement action was taken in accordance with the Road Transport Act 1987 and related regulations. He said among the offences recorded were not having a Motor Vehicle Licence, with 402 notices issued, not possessing a Competent Driving Licence (410 notices), technical offences (393), no insurance coverage (342 notices), and major offences (145). “The major offences included not wearing a seat belt, which topped the list with 51 notices, followed by not wearing a helmet (36 notices) and carrying excessive load (18 notices),” he said in a statement today. He added that during the same period, a total of 17,236 vehicles were inspected, with eight motorcycles, 15 cars and eight staff buses impounded as they were deemed unsafe or unfit to be on the road. Meanwhile, Zulkarnain said statistical analysis found that public awareness of the Perception of Being Caught (POBC), or the probability of being caught committing an offence, had increased by 93 per cent over the first two days of the operation. According to him, the operation was carried out to strengthen law enforcement, with continuous monitoring at accident blackspots across all districts to ensure the smooth and safe movement of road users. He also said the operation was conducted to ensure compliance with road laws remained at an optimal level, in addition to raising awareness of safety aspects and responsibilities among road users. --BERNAMA

JOHOR BAHRU, May 26 — The Johor Road Transport Department (JPJ) issued 1,987 P (22) notices for various traffic offences during the first two days of the 2026 Hari Raya Aidiladha Special Operation, which began on May 24 and is scheduled to end on May 31. Its director Zulkarnain Yasin said enforcement action was taken […]