Now is not the time to raise prices of goods, services
PUTRAJAYA: Now is not the right time for traders and industries to raise the prices of goods and services, said Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. Nanta said the ministry received applications from food and essential goods companies and industries requesting to increase the prices of their products. “The ministry […]
Vaccine shipment good news for Kapit folk
KUCHING: Future weekly shipment of Covid-19 vaccine to Kapit will expedite herd immunity among residents, says Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. The Kapit MP added that the recent announcement of 16,680 doses to Kapit was another piece of good news. “The Sarawak government’s plan to carry out vaccination in various rural locations in Kapit Division […]
Govt agrees to grant exemption to LPG distributors in Sarawak
KUCHING: Starting June 1, distributors of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Sarawak are exempted from applying for permission and licence from the federal government for LPG distribution in the state. Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the decision was made during the Special Council on Malaysia Agreement 1963 meeting […]
MySejahtera app to keep track on two-hour shopping limit
PUTRAJAYA: The two-hour shopping time limit at retail premises will be monitored through the MySejahtera application, says Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. He said the MySejahtera application records the exact time a customer entered the premises and this would facilitate the ministry’s personnel or staff members of the outlet […]
11 items listed under price control scheme for Kaamatan, Gawai
PUTRAJAYA: The Festive Season Maximum Price Control Scheme (SHMMP) for the 2021 Kaamatan Festival and Gawai Day celebrations will be enforced in Labuan, Sabah and Sarawak for seven days, involving 11 items. Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the categories of controlled price items consisted of chicken, eggs and […]
Ministry denies allegations beef traders suffer losses due to ceiling price
PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) has denied allegations that local beef traders suffered losses due to the ceiling price set under the Festive Season Maximum Price Control Scheme (SHMMP) for Aidilfitri Celebration of RM34 per kilogramme. Minister Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi said traders could still chalk up profits throughout the […]
Another 20 items under price control for 2021 Hari Raya
PUTRAJAYA: The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) has added another 20 items to the 2021 Hari Raya Puasa Festive Season Maximum Price Control Scheme (SHMMP) list, bringing the total to 32. Its minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the second phase of the 2021 Hari Raya Puasa SHMMP which involves items from […]
Hike in chicken price due to higher feed costs
PUTRAJAYA: Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi says the hike in the costs of imported chicken feed is among the major causes of the increase in the price of chicken in the country recently. He said to remedy the situation, his ministry had held engagement sessions with major chicken […]
KPDNHEP offers 2 grants for micro, affordable franchise package development programme
PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) has offered two grants for the micro and affordable franchise development programme, involving an allocation of RM5 million. Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the focus for the two grants is on developing more franchise packages that are worth RM100,000 and below, to increase […]
Compound exemption initiative for business owners extended until Dec 31
PUTRAJAYA: The compound exemption for delay in registering new businesses, as well as for renewal of business registrations under the Business Registration Act 1956 has been extended until December 31. This was announced by Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. He said the compound exemption, amounting to RM13.7 million, is […]
