Malaysia RON95 fuel contamination investigations

Reports of RON95 petrol contamination in Malaysia have prompted investigations and calls for increased oversight. In Penang, the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) investigated a petrol station in Batu Kawan following social media claims that vehicles experienced issues after refueling. KPDN reported finding no evidence of water or contamination in the storage tanks, noting that manual testing with Water Finding Paste showed no reaction and fuel appeared clear.

However, allegations of water contamination in RON95 petrol have also surfaced at several stations in Kedah. KPDN has inspected 11 stations across Alor Setar, Kubang Pasu, Sungai Petani, and Kulim, sending fuel samples to the Department of Chemistry Malaysia for analysis.

In response, consumer groups are demanding greater accountability. The Kedah Consumer Association (Cake) has urged stations to compensate users for potential vehicle damage if laboratory tests confirm foreign substances. Additionally, the Sabah branch of the National Consumer Foundation Malaysia (YPNM) has called for intensified quality monitoring and random sampling at petrol stations throughout Sabah, including rural areas, to prevent high repair costs for consumers.