PUTRAJAYA, April 15 -- Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the government has stepped up enforcement against diesel smuggling, including the deployment of police personnel at more than 150 high-risk petrol stations nationwide and a review of subsidy mechanisms to address leakage and misappropriation.

He said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has taken a firm stance on diesel-related issues, including subsidy leakage, smuggling and misuse of subsidised fuel.

"Royal Malaysia Police have been stationed at these identified high-risk fuel stations to prevent and curb any suspected illegal activities.

"During a recent National Economic Action Council meeting, a case was also raised involving a petrol station recording unusu...