Driver allegedly switches from Singapore to Malaysia plate to pump RON95 fuel
On Friday (1 Oct), a netizen called out a man for replacing his Singapore-registered car plate with a Malaysian one just to purchase RON95 fuel. RON95 is reserved for Malaysian-registered vehicles due to government subsidies.
The driver was then accused of switching back to his Singapore plate after refuelling.
Source: Kabhi Morgan on Facebook
It is unclear when and where the incident occurred.
Driver allegedly left the scene after being confronted
The Facebook user, Kabhi Morgan, stated in his post that he confronted the driver after catching him in the act.
He claimed that the man then panicked and quickly drove away from the scene.
According to Mr Kabhi Morgan, he later filed a police report using the car’s license plate number. A photo attached to the post showed a parked silver Honda with a Singapore license plate.
Source: Kabhi Morgan on Facebook
He urged all drivers of Singapore or foreign-registered vehicles to adhere to Malaysian laws when entering Malaysia to refuel.
Netizens mocked driver for being cheap
The post has drawn considerable attention on social media, with many Malaysian netizens expressing their outrage.
One commenter reprimanded the driver and called him a “cheapskate”.
Source: Facebook
Meanwhile, another netizen called for stronger evidence, requesting a video of the driver swapping the license plate.
Source: Facebook
Rather than criticising, one person explained that breaking the law is an individual act that should be addressed accordingly. The netizen also advised against stirring up tension between the two nations through provocative comments.
Source: Facebook
Singaporean drivers to abide by Malaysian traffic laws
Assistant Commissioner Rahim, the South Johor Bahru District Police Chief, said the police has not received any reports regarding the incident so far, reported China Press.
In response to the incident, Johor State Road Transport Department Director Azman Zainal also noted that authorities may invoke Section 108(3)(f) of the Road Transport Act 1987 to take action against foreign vehicle owners unlawfully using Malaysian license plates.
“Under this section, offenders may face a fine ranging from RM5,000 to RM20,000 (S$1,500 to S$6,000), up to five years in jail, or both, if convicted,” he explained.
Mr Azman clarified that even without formal complaints about foreign drivers switching license plates, enforcement officers will continue surveillance to identify offenders.
He emphasised that Malaysian law requires vehicles to display clear license plates at both the front and back, and using a fake plate is illegal.
He also urged Singaporean drivers to abide by Malaysian traffic laws.
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Featured image adapted from Kabhi Morgan on Facebook.
