The world’s busiest land border has finally reopened after over two years, and Singapore and Johor at the moment are related once more – so close to but thus far no extra. It’s a very good factor that our Singaporean buddies are again, and the opening of the border shall be a boon to so many Johor companies that have been laborious hit by the pandemic.
However, this additionally means that we’re seeing some unsavoury issues resembling reckless driving and, as viralled lately, the illegal use of RON 95 petrol. Yes, it’s unlawful. Foreign-registered cars are prohibited from shopping for RON 95 fuel, which is closely subsidised by the Malaysian authorities. They are free to replenish with RON 97, which is currently priced at RM3.81 per litre (RM1.76 per litre distinction from RON 95) – nonetheless very low-cost for these incomes SGD.
After examples unfold on social media, the authorities issued reminders and promised enforcement, however Twitter person Abe J has a seemingly higher concept that we are able to all take part in.
Kalau jumpa mana2 kereta singaporean ambik subsidi minyak kita, bila dah tegur pun buat muka taik, tekan je button E-Stop tu lepastu report dekat pihak berkuasa. Ini je cara ajar diorg pic.twitter.com/Bk4DSbqIoY
— ???????????? ???? (@iamajayrahman) April 5, 2022
“If you see any Singaporean cars using our subsidised fuel, and if they show shit face when you sound them, just press the E-Stop button and then report to the authorities. That’s the only way to teach them,” he tweeted. Pardon the lower than well mannered phrases of our direct translation from BM.
Sounds good, like a citizen’s arrest to cease theft. However, this isn’t advisable, as urgent the emergency cease button might also interrupt fuel move on the reverse facet of the similar island.
For sure stations (totally different fuel firms could have totally different failsafes and protocols), it could even take a while for fuel move to be restarted, inflicting additional delays for everybody. It must also be famous that not all fuel stations have such emergency cease buttons put in at every kiosk.
Perhaps what a witness can do is to confront the motorist and inform him/her that filling up with RON 95 will not be allowed for foreign-registered cars. Say so properly, and level to the warning notices that are positioned in all places round the station. Kasi dia malu, in hope that he/she gained’t repeat the stunt. You can inform the station workers, that are on excessive alert as enforcement is currently ongoing.
You may file a compliant with the ministry of home commerce and client affairs (KPDNHEP) via its e-complaint platform or WhatsApp them at 019-2794317. Whatever it’s, no violence, please.
It has to be mentioned that the majority of Singaporean guests know of the no-RON 95 rule, and abide by it – the few that have been caught with yellow nozzles in hand are merely just a few unhealthy apples. Let’s proceed to be good neighbours and welcoming hosts. But with cameras on standby.
