A Singaporean man in his 50s was fined US$4,900 for purchasing subsidised RON95 petrol in Johor, Malaysia. The offence involved pumping the cheaper, government-subsidised fuel into his vehicle, likely for use in Singapore. This practice is illegal as the fuel is intended for Malaysian citizens. He paid the fine immediately following his conviction in court. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about fuel smuggling across the border between Singapore and Malaysia. Authorities on both sides are actively working to curb such activities, which exploit price differences and deprive local citizens of affordable fuel. This case serves as a warning to others attempting to illegally benefit from fuel subsidies.