Several petrol stations will be temporarily closed for verification of accuracy readings on fuel dispensing pumps in accordance with the Weights and Measures Act 1983 Chapter 151, the Industry and Business Ecosystem Division (IBE), through the Weights and Measures (SDT) Unit under the Ministry of Finance and Economy, said in a statement yesterday.
The fuel stations are: Mar’azmala Petrol Station on September 9, Berakas Petrol Station on September 11, Tumasek Petrol Station on September 13, Syarikat Kerjasama Perniagaan Melayu Sdn Bhd Petrol Station in Belait District on September 14, Batang Duri Temburong Petrol Station on September 14 and Kampong Keriam (PAKATAN Tutong) Petrol Station on September 20.
According to the stipulated guidelines under the Act, weighing and measuring machines used for trading purposes have to be checked for accuracy and validity, and whether the machines have been registered with the SDT Unit.
Considering the safety and well-being of the public as well as the workforce involved throughout the inspection and verification process, the fuel stations will be closed from 9am until completion, with the process estimated to take two hours.
The routine inspection is conducted three times a year. – James Kon
