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Malaysia Deploys Police to Border Petrol Stations to Curb Subsidised Fuel Leaks
Malaysia has deployed police to border petrol stations to stop the outflow of subsidised fuel, linking the move to the global energy crunch caused by the Iran war.
Enhanced Enforcement Against Fuel Leaks
Malaysia has deployed police to petrol stations along its borders to curb the outflow of subsidised fuel. The government has linked this intensified enforcement to a global energy crunch triggered by the Iran war. The Southeast Asian nation shares borders with Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, and Brunei.
'Hotspots' and High-Risk Locations Identified
Police have classified 36 petrol stations as "hotspots" and an additional 55 as high-risk locations. These deployments began at 6 AM on Wednesday across Perlis. The measure aims to prevent the illicit smuggling of subsidised fuel across the border.
*Source: SCMP (2026-04-16)*
