SG-Registered Car Driver (Car plate : SMA2805Y) Spotted Pumping RON95 In JB, Even ‘Tapau’ A Full Bottle Of It

[Nanodick]

SG-Registered Car Driver Spotted Pumping RON95 In JB, Even ‘Tapau’ A Full Bottle Of It​

Not the first time.
Yu Ang TanAugust 4, 2025

Cover image via FB/SGRV FRONT MAN

A Singapore-registered car has sparked outrage among Malaysians after it was spotted at a petrol station in Nusa Sentral, Johor Bahru, pumping RON95 petrol — which is heavily subsidised and restricted to Malaysians only — and even taking away extra fuel in a container.​

Pumped RON95, then ‘tapau-ed’​

The incident involved a white Mini Cooper bearing a Singapore-registered car plate, which was seen at the petrol station illegally refuelling with RON95.

According to SGRV FRONT MAN, the driver not only filled up the vehicle but also “tapau-ed” the subsidised petrol into a separate container for takeaway.

Photo via FB/SGRV FRONT MAN

Photo via FB/SGRV FRONT MAN

Illegal since 2010​

According to the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN), foreign-registered vehicles have been banned from purchasing RON95 petrol since August 1, 2010.

This rule applies to all vehicles registered outside of Malaysia, including those from Singapore and Thailand.

The regulation was introduced to prevent foreign motorists from taking advantage of Malaysia’s subsidised fuel, which is meant strictly for locals.

RON95 is currently priced at RM2.05 per litre, or around SGD0.60, while in Singapore, similar-grade fuel can cost between SGD2.50 to SGD3.00 per litre — roughly four to five times more.

Netizens furious​

The incident triggered anger online, with many questioning the driver’s ethics.

“Can afford to buy a Mini Cooper, but can’t afford petrol?” one person wrote.

Another sarcastically commented, “Steal already not enough — even bungkus ‘ikat tepi’!”

Others hoped authorities would take action:
“Hope the Malaysian side blocks him from entering next time.”
“Smuggling petrol back to SG? ICA should be on it.”

Not the first incident​

This is not the first time Singaporean motorists have been caught violating Malaysia’s fuel restrictions.

In past years, Malaysian authorities have detained foreign drivers and even issued compound fines on the spot.

 

[Nanodick]

 

[A Singaporean]

Sinkies are a disgrace to the nation. Pui pui pui.

 

[Nanodick]

Sinkies are a disgrace to the nation. Pui pui pui.

He could be a jiuhukia working in Singapore driving a Singapore registered car. Very high possibility.

 

[jsctan]

Never mind rah. Sinkies or PRs trying to save money. Want to pawn them instead of PR OBS committing white collar crime?

 

[NanoSpeed]

He could be a jiuhukia working in Singapore driving a Singapore registered car. Very high possibility.

JHK will not drive Mini. JHK max is Civic.

 

[bobby]

Sinkies very funny…can afford $100k for COE for car but cannot afford to buy petrol for car

 

[Sustanon]

This kind usually networth very very low one in relative to his lifestyle and income all comes in and then income all goes out every month one lor so every cent counts. 1 month no income comes in is go commit suicide liao.... as seen during the wuhan virus lockdown isn't it?

 

[True Believer]

He could be a jiuhukia working in Singapore driving a Singapore registered car. Very high possibility.

He may be a PHV driver who removed his decal when he went to JB.

 

[True Believer]

This kind usually networth very very low one in relative to his lifestyle and income all comes in and then income all goes out every month one lor so every cent counts. 1 month no income comes in is go commit suicide liao.... as seen during the wuhan virus lockdown isn't it?

I have a colleague who drives a BMW 3-series, but stays in an old 4-room HDB unit. At the time he bought the car, it cost more than his flat.

 

[jsctan]

He could be a jiuhukia working in Singapore driving a Singapore registered car. Very high possibility.

Indeed many Jhks PRs having PMET jobs & driving plus buying HDB or Condo in our country Liao....Only daft sinkies driving PHV as Ahmad.

 

[Geneco]

Need some advice why so sia suay lololololol

 

[True Believer]

Indeed many Jhks PRs having PMET jobs & driving plus buying HDB or Condo in our country Liao....Only daft sinkies driving PHV as Ahmad.

It has been the survival of the fittest in S'pore for some time now with those possessing the means having access to private homes and cars. The govt has made it clear that it is not obligated to make both these prized possessions available to the masses, but to a select few.

 

[Hightech88]

Can afford MINI One 5-Door, but cannot afford petrol in SG LOL

 

[True Believer]

Can afford MINI One 5-Door, but cannot afford petrol in SG LOL

Car owners have been known to dodge parking fees through illegal parking or tailgating other cars out of carparks, so trying to save on petrol is quite natural.

 

[rocket]

Alot of these ppl might be Malaysian pr or ex Malaysian

 

[True Believer]

My family may not be frequent travellers to JB, but whenever we are returning from Penang, Ipoh, KL or Melaka, we will make it a point to pump a full tank before reaching the Causeway to save some money, but it must be done legally.

 

[Kotekbengkok]

JHK will not drive Mini. JHK max is Civic.

This is double COE paid Mini
So 100 % Malaysian PR.