By: Nurul Fazliana Norman

SEMPORNA: Nov 6, 2026 – Two men have been detained to assist investigations after 1,145 litres of petrol and diesel, suspected to be controlled goods without a permit, were seized in the water village area of Kampung Balimbang Haji Jamal, Pulau Bum Bum, here, on 3 November.

The seizure by the General Operations Force (PGA) Battalion 22 Kunak involved 125 litres of petrol and 1,020 litres of diesel, with a total estimated value of RM5,934.15.

The case was subsequently handed over to the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) Semporna Branch for further action.

Also seized were two wooden boats, a 30-horsepower (HP) Yamaha outboard engine, a pump engine and several other equipment believed to have been used in the activity.

Following that, the KPDN Semporna Branch opened an investigation paper under the Control of Supplies Act 1961.

Under the Act, individuals convicted of the offence may face a fine of up to RM1 million for the first offence, while subsequent offences may carry a fine of up to RM3 million, imprisonment of up to three years, or both.

Companies convicted may face a fine of up to RM2 million for the first offence and RM5 million for subsequent offences.

Source: KPDN Sabah