Ministry denies mafia controlling prices of rice, paddy seeds
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) has denied allegations of the existence of a cartel or mafia that controls prices of rice and paddy seeds in the country. It clarified that the country’s rice industry was regulated by the Kawalselia Padi dan Beras (KPB) regulatory body through the Rice Control Act […]
Ceiling price for 5kg cooking oil set at RM33.50
PUTRAJAYA: The ceiling price of a five-kilogramme bottled cooking oil will be reduced to RM33.50 from RM34.70, from Sept 8 to Oct 7, said chairman of the Special Task Force on Jihad against Inflation Tan Sri Annuar Mus Cooking oil sold in 3kg bottles will be reduced to RM21.10 from RM21.70, 2kg bottles from RM14.70 […]
Consumers body gives thumbs up to price cap
KUCHING: The Consumers Voice Association of Sarawak (COVAS) has welcomed the RM34.70 ceiling price for 5kg bottled pure palm cooking oil for Sabah, Sarawak and the Federal Territory of Labuan effective Aug 8, similar to Peninsular Malaysia. Its president Michael Tiong said it was a timely and wise move by the government, especially during challenging […]
New ceiling prices for food items to ease rakyat’s burden
KUCHING: The new ceiling prices for standard chicken and Grade A, B and C eggs — effective July 1 — are imposed to ease the burden of the rakyat. In a statement, the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) explained that the federal government also announced the same ceiling prices for Langkawi, Sabah and […]
RM9.80 per kg for standard whole chicken, RM13 for dressed chicken
KUCHING: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) has released the new ceiling prices for chicken and eggs, which will come into effect on July 1. The new maximum retail price for a standard whole chicken is RM9.80 per kg while for super chicken, it is RM10.80, for major areas in Sarawak effective […]
New chicken ceiling price known soon
KUCHING: The Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi clarified that discussions and negotiations with industry players are currently underway to decide the ceiling price of chicken that should be placed later. “We in the ministry have a role to play, so we are also involved in negotiations. “This […]
Ceiling prices to benefit consumers, says ministry
SIBU: The government has taken intervention measures by implementing the maximum price determination of chicken and chicken eggs (grades A, B and C) from Feb 5 to June 5. The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) said it will continue to engage with industry players and government agencies involved to ensure the supply […]
Are cheaper test kits reliable?
KUCHING: Are cheaper Antigen Rapid Test Kit (RTK-Ag) reliable? Some members of the public are asking this question after Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi revealed in his Facebook post that Covid-19 self-test kits were now available for less than RM7, which was well below the set ceiling price […]
Price cap for pepper not feasible
KUCHING: The Malaysian Pepper Board (MPB) has no plans for now to fix a floor or ceiling price for pepper. Deputy Plantation and Commodity Minister Datuk Willie Mongin said Malaysia is a member of the International Pepper Community (IPC) and imposing a ceiling price on the commodity would only result in Malaysia facing fierce competition […]
Ceiling price for Covid-19 swab tests being studied
KUCHING: A study is ongoing to determine the ceiling price for Covid-19 swab tests at health facilities. Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said presently there was no ceiling price for the services. He pointed out that the Ministry of Health (MOH) would advise his ministry on the matter. […]
