A Singapore-registered Audi was reportedly prevented from pumping subsidised RON95 petrol at a petrol station in Klang, Selangor, after a station attendant intervened.
The incident, which was captured on video and later circulated online, has reignited discussions surrounding Malaysia’s stricter enforcement against foreign vehicles purchasing subsidised fuel.
The footage was shared in a Facebook group popular among motorists travelling between Singapore and Malaysia, drawing widespread criticism from netizens.
The video showed the Singapore-registered vehicle parked beside a fuel pump while a middle-aged man, believed to be the driver, stood beside it.
Petrol Station Attendant Intervenes
Moments later, a petrol station employee approached the vehicle and spoke to the driver before removing the yellow fuel nozzle from the car’s fuel inlet.
The yellow nozzle indicated that RON95 petrol was being selected.
Under Malaysian regulations, RON95 is a government-subsidised fuel reserved exclusively for Malaysia-registered vehicles and is prohibited for use by foreign-registered vehicles, including those from Singapore.
After removing the nozzle, the attendant effectively stopped the fuelling process.
The driver did not appear to resist and was seen searching through his wallet while the attendant gestured and explained the situation.
It remains unclear whether any petrol had already been dispensed before the intervention took place.
Netizens React Strongly
The incident quickly spread across social media platforms, with many users criticising the driver.
Some commenters pointed out that this was not an isolated incident, referencing previous cases involving Singapore-registered vehicles attempting to purchase subsidised fuel.
Others suggested that the driver could have been a Malaysian citizen who is also a Singapore Permanent Resident (PR).
A previous incident involved a similar driver claiming he was unaware of the regulations that had recently come into effect.
Several users also expressed embarrassment over the situation, saying such actions could tarnish Singaporeans’ reputation when travelling in Malaysia.
Malaysia Tightens Enforcement On Subsidised Fuel
Malaysia introduced stricter regulations under the Control of Supplies Regulations (Prohibition on the Sale and Purchase of Controlled Goods) (Petrol RON95) 2026.
The rules officially came into effect on 1 April 2026.
Under the revised laws, petrol stations are prohibited from selling RON95 fuel to foreign-registered vehicles.
Authorities have also expanded enforcement powers to include individuals attempting to purchase the subsidised fuel.
Drivers caught violating the regulations could face severe penalties, including imprisonment of up to three years and fines reaching RM1 million.
Based on current exchange rates, RM1 million is approximately S$321,000.
Travellers driving into Malaysia are advised to use RON97 instead, which is available for foreign vehicles at market prices.
The latest incident serves as another reminder that both motorists and petrol station operators are being closely monitored as Malaysian authorities continue to crack down on the misuse of subsidised fuel.