Only RM1 for three-ply face mask
KUCHING: The government will lower the retail prices of three-ply face masks to RM1 per piece. Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi said the price for surgical or medical three-ply face masks will be reduced to RM1 per unit at the retail level and RM0.95 per unit for wholesale. “Lowering of […]
Benefit to continue for rural people
KUCHING: The nationwide Price Standardisation Programme of the federal government will continue to benefit the rural people as they can buy essential goods at prices that are more or less the same as in urban areas. Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi said the programme introduced in 2009 was […]
Programme to promote local products launched
KUCHING: Sarawakians have been urged to show their support by buying Malaysia-made products in order to boost the country’s economic growth which has been affected by the global Covid-19 pandemic. Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi said for this purpose, the ministry has initiated a ‘Taste of Malaysia@Bumi Kenyalang’ programme […]
More than 90 pct SOP compliance at hair salons
BUKIT MERTAJAM: Compliance with the standard operating procedure (SOP) at barbershops and hairdressing salons has reached more than 90 per cent since they resumed operations on June 10, said Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi. He said that 551 inspections had been conducted at these outlets and none was ordered to […]
Ceiling price for standard chicken if necessary
BUTTERWORTH: The government will not hesitate to implement the maximum price scheme for standard chicken if prices continue to rise sharply, said Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi. He said the ministry would set a ceiling price for standard chicken similar to that carried out during the festive season, if necessary. […]
No overpricing in Sarawak
KOTA SAMARAHAN: No case was recorded in Sarawak involving price control and price tag during spot checks conducted by the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) from May 20 until Thursday (May 28). Its minister Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi said since the enforcement of the Festive Seasons Maximum Price Scheme (SHMMP) for Hari […]
GPS ready for polls
SERIAN: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) secretary-general Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi has hinted that the state polls could be held within a year’s time. Although he was unsure, he suspected that the state election was going to be held soon as the Sarawak State Assembly’s current term was expiring less than a year from now. “I […]
Sufficient food supply
SERIAN: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) has assured essential food items are sufficient in view of the possibility of a second wave of Covid-19 cases nationwide. Minister Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi said despite the number of Covid-19 cases nationwide recently showing an upward trend, KPDNHEP was able to ensure adequate supply […]
Serian wet market traders comply with price control scheme
SERIAN: Traders and hawkers at the wet market here have cooperated and complied fully with the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs’ (KPDNHEP) Festive Season Maximum Price Control Scheme (SHMMP) for Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Gawai Dayak celebrations. Minister Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi, during his visit to the wet market here yesterday, said there […]
GPS, PN are allies for national stability
KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) is not in the Perikatan Nasional (PN) alliance, but only to support them so as not to repeat what had happened during the Barisan Nasional’s (BN) ruling in the past. Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) secretary-general Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi said that is why GPS only supported Tan Sri Muhyiddin as […]
