Its minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi (
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Prior to this, the ministry announced 12 items from four categories namely chicken, chicken eggs, meat and sea products to be implemented for 30 days beginning April 21 to May 20, in an effort to curb price hike of essential goods during Ramadan and ahead of Hari Raya Puasa.
SHAH ALAM (Bernama): The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) will conduct further investigations into cases where traders were found to be selling controlled items above the prescribed price.
KPDNHEP enforcement director Azman Adam said suppliers and producers would be subject to legal action if they fail to comply with the Festive Season Maximum Price Control Scheme for Hari Raya Puasa 2021, which started on Wednesday (April 21) and will be in force until May 20.
“We will also investigate wholesalers to see if they got their supplies from breeders or producers at higher prices.
“All parties will not be spared (legal action) if they are found to have violated the law, ” he said after a visit to check on the scheme s implementation at Pasar Awam Moden Seksyen 6 here on Sunday (April 25).
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The Prime Minister said this is to ensure continuous monitoring and effective enforcement against unscrupulous businesses. We have been hearing people s grouses over increases in the prices of essential goods during Ramadan and this will certainly burden consumers. That is why the government, through the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry has implemented the maximum price scheme to help consumers, particularly those of low income, traders and petty traders, he said during a visit to the ministry on Friday (April 23).
Muhyiddin said the government needed to ensure action was taken against unethical activities so it could be stopped effectively.
IPOH: Food supply shortages are not expected to occur during the fasting month in Perak as traders are well stocked, says Saifullizan Kamarul Zaman.
The Perak Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry director said stocks of basic groceries are sufficient for Ramadan. From our inspections conducted at suppliers, wholesalers and traders, we believe that the stocks of groceries supplies are enough throughout Ramadan and also Hari Raya Aidilfitri. We urge members of the public not to do any panic buying. As for traders, we hope they will not take this opportunity to increase prices as they please, he told reporters after conducting inspections at the Ipoh central market here on Monday (April 12).
KLANG, April 11 Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (MDTCA) will ensure that the concerns of the business community are reflected in the decisions that the government has made, and will make in formulating decisions. Its minister, Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said he.