A POST on social media platform Threads claimed that a supermarket in Bangi was openly allowing foreigners to purchase subsidised packet cooking oil. But are foreign nationals really buying subsidised cooking oil packets at a shop in Bangi? Verdict:FALSEThe Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry's Selangor office has confirmed there were no sales of subsidised packet cooking oil to foreigners at a shop in Bangi. "The premises actually prevented the purchase of packet cooking oil by foreigners and no sales took place," it said. Earlier, media reported that the ministry was investigating a supermarket in Bangi that was allegedly allowing foreigners to purchase packet cooking oil.

Source: The Star February 16, 2026 14:53 UTC