MAFS to monitor egg production data, KPDN to keep vigil against profiteering attempts

Doing so will protect consumers from hidden charges, promote ethical medical practices

Enforcement to continue in stages via educational approach inspections, advocacy.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — The Price Catcher mobile app, developed by the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN), is helping consumers compare prices of daily essentials conveniently at their fingertips.

PUTRAJAYA, July 3 — Approximately 335 cases have been submitted to the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) by enforcement agencies from January 1 to May 31, said Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — Compliance with the Medicine Price Display Order is showing positive progress, with many private healthcare facilities in the capital and several states beginning to adopt the government’s initiative.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — The implementation of the Medicine Price Display Order at private healthcare facilities and pharmacies not only protects consumer rights but also allows insurance companies to compare the displayed medicine prices with those charged by private hospitals and clinics.

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, March 29 — With just a few days to go until Hari Raya Aidilfitri, traders are reminded not to increase prices, especially for the 23 controlled items set by the government. State executive councillor for rural development, unity, and consumer affairs Datuk...

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 — There are still traders at Ramadan and Hari Raya Aidilfitri bazaars in the Federal capital who fail to display price tags on items for sale, said the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN).

PUTRAJAYA, March 14 — The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) has inspected 308 premises and opened 99 investigation papers under Ops Campur, an enforcement operation targeting rice importers and packers over the alleged mixing of imported and local rice.

PORT DICKSON, Aug 17 — The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) is working closely with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and Internet service providers (ISPs) to monitor business promotions and advertisements involving online transactions.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 — As of yesterday, the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) has issued 496 notices under Ops Kesan 2024 against traders found to have altered their selling prices.

IPOH, March 23 — There is no need for the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) to authorise officers from local authorities to conduct price monitoring, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 — A petrol station owner pleaded guilty at the Selayang Sessions Court today on a charge of selling RON95 petrol, a controlled item, to a Thai-registered vehicle two months ago.

PUTRAJAYA, March 14 — Consumers have the authority to reject traders who sell food at inflated prices, said Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) Deputy Minister Fuziah Salleh.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 — Deputy Minister of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) Fuziah Salleh cautioned traders unaffected by the Sales and Service Tax (SST) hike to not take advantage by raising prices to garner extra profits from consumers.

TAWAU, March 3 —The  Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) inspected 1,016 business premises and issued 24 notices during a two-day Ops Kesan conducted from March 1 following the increase in the sales and service tax rate (SST) from 6 per cent to 8 per cent.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 — Malayan Flour Mills Bhd and its joint venture company, Dindings Poultry Development Centre Sdn Bhd, are in consultation with their external legal counsel to challenge the Malaysia Competition Commission's (MyCC) decision to impose a penalty of RM70.02 million for a price-fixing infringement.

KUANTAN, Dec 23 — Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Deputy Minister Fuziah Salleh regards the action by five chicken feed manufacturers in forming a price-fixing cartel for poultry feed as the highest level of betrayal against Malaysia and its competition laws.

BUTTERWORTH, Dec 23 — Consumers have been urged to report to the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) if any trader imposes conditions like purchasing one kg of premium white sugar first if they want to buy coarse granulated sugar.