Report non-compliant traders regarding maximum price scheme
KUCHING: Consumers are urged to promptly report any instances of non-compliance with the 2023 Festive Season Maximum Price Scheme (SHMMP) for the Kaamatan and Gawai Festivals to the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry. Traders are obligated to prominently display pink price tags on controlled-price items, ensure an adequate supply of goods, and employ […]
Ministry improves Malaysian Family sales event
By Gerald Gilles KUCHING: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) is improving the Malaysian Family Sales Programme (PKJM) 2.0 by involving all state constituencies. Its Minister, Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said previously, the PJKM involved 222 parliaments and expanded to 613 state constituencies nationwide. “The model was decided by his ministry […]
Monitoring consumer goods’ prices
SIBU: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) consumer affairs officers appointed in each parliamentary constituency nationwide will monitor the supply and prices of consumer goods at all times. In giving the assurance, its minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said as such the public must make complaints based on facts and not […]
RM250,000 worth of prizes up for grabs
KUCHING: In conjunction with Gawai and Kaamatan celebration, coffee brand name NESCAFE is organising its “Peraduan NESCAFE Jom Beli dan Raikan Bersama” again offering RM 250,000 worth of prizes. Business Executive Officer of Beverages Business Unit, Nestle (Malaysia) Berhad Othman Chraibi shared that the harvest festival was celebrated in Sabah and Sarawak respectively. He said […]
AirAsia to give feedback to ministry within 24 hours
PUTRAJAYA: AirAsia will provide feedback on consumer issues, including those related to flight delays and rescheduling, to the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) within 24 hours. Its Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said after compiling consumers’ grievances and complaints on the issue of AirAsia flight delays, KPDNHEP had made a preliminary […]
Ministry to continue family sales programme
KUCHING: The Malaysian Family Sales Programme which received an overwhelming response from consumers will carry on in the state. “The response from consumers and traders in Sarawak has been very encouraging,” said the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry director Datuk Stanley Tan. “The latest Program Jualan Keluarga Malaysia was implemented in more than 46 […]
We want both traders and consumers to be happy
KUCHING: The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) will continue to do its best to ensure a high level of satisfaction for both consumers and traders. The ministry wants to take care of all stakeholders, from the consumers to traders and businesses. Consumerism is very dynamic, but through advocacy and consultation, the ministry aims […]
Ez ADU app platform for consumers to file complaints
PUTRAJAYA: Consumers who are dissatisfied with the price or quality of goods or services offered by traders may lodge a complaint using the Ez ADU application developed by the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (MDTCA). All they need is a smartphone running android to download the Ez ADU app from Play Store for […]
Solar in Malaysia — challenges, and too much of a good thing?
By Sii Radziah Hamzah SOLAR enthusiasts are jumping on the bandwagon to promote the renewable energy (RE) source, harping that it is freely available and more cost-effective. But is this true? And is too much solar a good thing? Let’s explore this further. Solar is available only during the day; thus, you still need to […]
SOP compliance in retail, distribution sector reaches 98 percent
KUALA LUMPUR: The level of compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) of the movement control order (MCO) in the retail and distribution sector is excellent at 98 per cent. Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said out of 417,492 inspections carried out through enforcement operations between May 13 last […]
