S’PORE DRIVER HAPPILY PUMPING RON95 PETROL IN M’SIA, KENA SCOLDED “KIMAK!”

In the perpetual quest for a good deal, Singaporeans are known for their inclination to seek cheaper prices. A recent incident at a Malaysian petrol station, involving a Singaporean driver filling up with Ron95 petrol, has sparked a heated exchange and highlighted the complexities of cross-border fueling.

RON95 petrol in Malaysia is subsidized by the government and is exclusively available for locally registered vehicles. Foreign-registered vehicles are explicitly prohibited from fueling up with Ron95 petrol.

The Confrontation Unfolds

The incident, captured in a 27-second video circulating on Facebook, portrays a Singapore-registered car driver refilling his vehicle at a Malaysian petrol station. The situation takes a turn when a local Malaysian confronts the driver, expressing disbelief at the choice of Ron95 petrol.

In the video, the local man loudly questions the driver’s decision, emphasizing, “You Singaporean! Why you pump yellow petrol?” The driver attempts to explain, pausing the refilling process, but got scolded even more by the Malaysian man.

The confrontation escalates as the local man insists, “You know how to read?! When you go other countries, you follow their laws!” The driver, seemingly taken aback, eventually leaves the scene and heads to the petrol station’s counter.

The video, while capturing a specific incident, sheds light on the broader dynamics surrounding cross-border fueling, particularly in regions where fuel subsidies are in place.

Netizens’ comments

1. The other day saw Ang Moh, driving Thailand car pumping ron95
2. Knn this Ron95 story never ending…2024 soon…haizzz hahahahah
3. Chillax lah need to be so fierce or not
4. petrol station staffs should stop them from pumping 95
5. Ron 97 Petrol already dirt cheap in Malaysia as compared to Singapore why this joker still wanna pump 95? Already so much cheaper than Singapore 92 and already saved so much…. As a Singaporean myself I am ashamed by this action. Why is there a need for him to stoop so low? I don’t get it…

Source: @singaporeincidents on IG