Man praised for asking driver of Singapore-registered car not to pump RON95 petrol
A Malaysian man recently stepped in after catching the driver of a Singapore-registered car illegally pumping RON95 petrol in Johor Bahru (JB).
Facebook user Izzul Islam captured the scene on his dashcam, which showed a Hyundai with a Singapore license plate parked at the petrol station.
“Robber on the morning of 26 Aug 2025,” the caption read, with the incident allegedly happening at 7.48am.
Source: Izzul Islam on Facebook
The driver had allegedly used RON95, a cheap subsidised petrol meant only for Malaysian citizens.
Man politely tells driver not to pump RON95 into car
The Malaysian man honked his car’s horn the moment he saw the RON95 petrol being used.
When the other driver did not react, he exited the vehicle and walked over.
Source: Izzul Islam on Facebook
The man then exchanged some words with the driver — presumably reminding him not to use the subsidised petrol.
Though his exact words cannot be heard in the footage, his body language appeared calm and non-aggressive.
Source: Izzul Islam on Facebook
Following the confrontation, the driver of the Singapore-registered car quickly relented and returned the nozzle without arguing.
Source: Izzul Islam on Facebook
Afterwards, the Malaysian man seemingly pointed at a sign on the pump for the other to see.
Source: Izzul Islam on Facebook
He then walked back to his car, shaking his head in exasperation.
Source: Izzul Islam on Facebook
As for the other driver, he quickly closed his car’s fuel cap and got back inside to leave the petrol station.
More surveillance needed, say netizens
Netizens have since praised the man for taking action against someone illegally using subsidised petrol.
One of them urged other Malaysians to reprimand such people in a civilised manner so they feel guilty.
Translation: This brother is the best, remember all Malaysians: if you see an issue, reprimand them wisely so that they feel guilty.
Source: TikTok
Another user accused the other driver of feigning ignorance, claiming that he probably knows he should not be using the RON95 petrol.
They also criticised the Petronas station staff for being careless.
Translation: He actually knows, he’s only pretending not to. Anyway, good job, this is the best. The Petronas staff here is also careless.
Source: Facebook
A commenter added that petrol stations should always have a staff member in the pump area to catch the RON95 “thieves”.
Translation: There must be a staff member at the pump area full time so that they can catch the thieves who pretend not to know.
Source: Facebook
Malaysian authorities investigating involved driver
The Malaysian Ministry of Domestic Trade and Costs of Living (KPDN) is currently investigating the incident and reviewing CCTV footage.
It is illegal for any owner of a foreign-registered vehicle to pump the subsidised RON95 petrol.
Source: Izzul Islam on Facebook
However, the law currently only allows the authorities to take action against the petrol station owners.
Johor has called for empowering the KPDN to act against the offenders directly.
Also read: Driver of S’pore-registered car caught pumping RON95 fuel into container at JB petrol kiosk
Driver of S’pore-registered car caught pumping RON95 fuel into container at JB petrol kiosk
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Featured image adapted from Izzul Islam on Facebook.
