22 May 2021 / 11:55 H.
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PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) has issued compounds amounting to RM64,050 and seized items with an estimated value of RM52,897.31 during the enforcement of the Festive Season Maximum Price Control Scheme (SHMMP) in conjunction with Aidilfitri celebration.
KPDNHEP enforcement director, Azman Adam, said a total of 73 complaints were received during the period, from April 21 to May 20, all of which have been investigated and action will be taken.
He said a total of 51,138 inspections were carried out nationwide and action had been taken against traders who had failed to comply with the rules set.