KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 — Eight items, including imported large red onions and Australian dhall, have been listed under the Festive Season Maximum Price Scheme (SHMMP) for Deepavali 2024, effective for seven days from October 28 to November 3.
Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the other items are small red onions and rose onions (from India), red chilies, imported bone-in mutton, whole coconuts (maximum price applicable at the wholesale level only), grated coconut (maximum price applicable at the retail level only), and tomatoes.
“The list of items, maximum price levels, and implementation period were determined based on several factors such as demand and supply, current costs, weather, wage rates, and other aspects,” he said at a press conference here today.
He added that the pricing was set in consultation with strategic partners of the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN), including the Agriculture and Food Security Ministry, relevant agencies, and industry stakeholders.
“The maximum prices set for the SHMMP for Deepavali 2024 at both the wholesale and retail levels can be checked on the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry’s website at www.kpdn.gov.my,” he said.
Armizan said KPDN enforcement officers will be deployed to monitor the prices of goods nationwide throughout the implementation of the price scheme.
"We also encourage public cooperation through reports, complaints, and feedback regarding compliance with the scheme, particularly through the complaint platform provided by KPDN. We hope for the collaboration of all parties to ensure that the maximum price scheme achieves its targeted objectives," he said.
— Bernama
