PM Says Subsidised Oil Packs Not For Commercial Use, But Pisang Goreng Aunties Can Use Them

Cooking oil is one of the most sought-after items nowadays despite its rising price as it is one of the main ingredients in food preparation.

Prime Minister Dato Seri Ismail Sabri found himself under fire after he was heard saying in Parliament that pisang goreng sellers are not allowed to use oil packets in their cooking. 

‘The subsidised oil packets are not allowed for commercial cooking, so it’s wrong.’

Malaysians have since expressed their anger over his remarks made in Parliament yesterday (July 18) and many have criticised him for making a decision that will only further elevate the pressure and burden on the rakyat.

So, is it ‘illegal’ for hawkers to use subsidised oil packets for cooking?

‘People are trying to twist my statement’

Just last night, the Prime Minister took to his Facebook account and clarified what he really meant with his remarks in parliament but before that, he claimed that some people are trying to twist his remarks on what he said about subsidised oil packs and pisang goreng sellers.

He re-emphasised that the subsidised oil packets are strictly for domestic use only, but what happens if hawkers use them?

‘Of course we won’t be issuing them a summon if they use subsidised oil packets,” Sabri assured.

He then mentioned that it’s not something easy to do but those are the things that he has to consider.

‘However, the government will not stay silent. We’ll do our best in handling the matter.’

Now that the Prime Minister has clarified the situation, do you think that the government should take action if hawkers are found using subsidised oil packets?

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