Petrol kiosk attendant exchanges words with Singapore-registered car driver stopped from pumping RON95
A Singapore-registered car seen pumping RON95 in Malaysia was stopped by a vigilant petrol kiosk attendant, according to a video shared in a Facebook group for motorists crossing the border.
The attendant pulled out the nozzle and exchanged words with the driver.
Source: Mann Mann via Malaysia-Singapore Border Crossers(MSBC) on Facebook
Singapore-registered car seen at Klang petrol kiosk
The incident was witnessed on Saturday (20 June) at a petrol kiosk in Klang, a city in Selangor state, according to SG Road Vigilante, which posted screenshots.
In the clip, a passing motorist filmed the Singapore-registered Audi pumping fuel.
A middle-aged man presumed to be its driver was standing next to it.
Source: Mann Mann via Malaysia-Singapore Border Crossers(MSBC) on Facebook
Attendant removes RON95 nozzle from Singapore car
An attendant suddenly appeared, however, and said something to the man.
Source: Mann Mann via Malaysia-Singapore Border Crossers(MSBC) on Facebook
He then pulled a yellow nozzle from the car’s filler neck, revealing he was pumping RON95 into the vehicle.
Source: Mann Mann via Malaysia-Singapore Border Crossers(MSBC) on Facebook
RON95 petrol is subsidised by the Malaysian Government only for Malaysia-registered vehicles.
Singapore car stopped from pumping RON95
The attendant stepped in to put a halt to the pumping of RON95.
Source: Mann Mann via Malaysia-Singapore Border Crossers(MSBC) on Facebook
The man did not stop him, but appeared to be rummaging in his wallet as the attendant gestured.
Source: Mann Mann via Malaysia-Singapore Border Crossers(MSBC) on Facebook
Based on the clip, it is unclear how much petrol the pump dispensed, or if it dispensed any at all.
Driver excoriated by netizens
Netizens excoriated the driver in the comments, with some referencing the many drivers of Singapore-registered cars who have been caught pumping RON95 so far.
Source: Facebook
Many noted that he could be a Malaysian who is a Singapore permanent resident (PR), citing a previous incident where just such a driver claimed that he did not know the new rules.
Source: Facebook
A user who professed to be Singaporean called for the driver to be punished, describing his behaviour as “malu” (translated as embarrassing in Malay).
Source: Facebook
Offence for drivers of foreign vehicles to pump RON95 in M’sia
Under Malaysia’s Control of Supplies Regulations (Prohibition on the Sale and Purchase of Controlled Goods) (Petrol RON95) 2026, which came into effect on 1 April, it is an offence for petrol stations to sell RON95 to foreign-registered vehicles.
The new regulations also extend enforcement action to individuals who buy subsidised fuel.
This means that drivers of foreign-registered vehicles may face up to three years in jail and/or a fine of up to RM1 million (S$321,000).
Also read: Driver of S’pore-registered car seen pumping RON95 says he’s M’sian, didn’t know new rules
Driver of S’pore-registered car seen pumping RON95 says he’s M’sian, didn’t know new rules
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Featured image adapted from Mann Mann via Malaysia-Singapore Border Crossers(MSBC) on Facebook.
