KUCHING, Sept 2 — The implementation of a special petroleum permit under the Control of Supplies Act 1961 is not meant to cause inconvenience to the public but to prevent the abuse of subsidies.

PUTRAJAYA, July 28 — Small-scale companies and organisations as well as individuals wanting to buy petrol and diesel from petrol stations for personal use using drums or any suitable containers in quantities exceeding 20 litres are required to apply for a special permit under the Control of Supplies Act 1961, said Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi.