A meaningful experience leading ministry
KUCHING: Serving as federal Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Minister for the past 17 months has been a meaningful experience, says Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. Nanta, who is also Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) secretary-general, said although the resignation of Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin would impact the country’s administrative system, he believed […]
Ministry studying prices of Covid-19 self-test kits
PUTRAJAYA: The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) is working with the Health Ministry to study the prices of the Covid-19 self-test kits. Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister, Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the study was conducted to ensure the kit is sold at reasonable prices and do not burden consumers. “My […]
Traders selling palm cooking oil above maximum price will face action from today
SHAH ALAM: The Selangor branch of the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) will take stern action against traders who sell pure palm cooking oil (bottled) above the maximum price from today, said its director Muhamad Zikril Azan Abdullah. He said a few traders were still selling above the price set by the government […]
Ministry to consider proposal to control price of Covid-19 test kit
KUALA BERANG: The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) is considering a proposal to control the price of the Covid-19 test kit, said Deputy Minister Datuk Rosol Wahid. He said based on feedback from the public, the test kit price is a burden especially to the low-income groups and families with many children. “We […]
Food delivery companies given 14 days to submit comprehensive policy
PUTRAJAYA: Two major food delivery companies (p-hailing), namely, Food Panda Malaysia Sdn Bhd and Grab Malaysia, have been asked to submit proposals and a comprehensive policy to the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP), to be implemented in the near future. Its Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said this move was to improve […]
One in five Malaysians suffer from anaemia
KUALA LUMPUR: One in five or 21.3 per cent of Malaysians suffer from anaemia or low haemoglobin concentration in red blood cells, according to the National Health and Morbidity Survey 2019 (NHMS 2019). Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said in particular, based on the survey, three out of 10 women in the […]
MyCC engages with stakeholders over food price hike
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) has actively engaged with relevant stakeholders to obtain further information following the recent public complaints about the imposition of exorbitant commission fees and the price of food and beverages by the services of food delivery platform companies. MyCC chief executive officer Iskandar Ismail said MyCC is also closely […]
Kapit Hospital receives five ventilator units
SIBU: Kapit Hospital today received five units of ventilator machines worth RM125,000 by the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) through the Companies Commission of Malaysia’s (SSM) corporate zakat distribution allocation. Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi was present to hand over the machines. Nanta, in a statement, […]
Ministry issues 72 compounds worth RM299,000
KUCHING: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Sarawak has so far issued a total of 72 compounds under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342), with a total compound value of RM299,000. In a statement on Tuesday (July 6), KPDNHEP Sarawak director Datuk Stanley Tan said 36,020 business […]
Give vaccine priority to trade, distribution, retail sectors
PUTRAJAYA: Priority for Covid-19 immunisation must be given to trade, distribution and retail industry players due to their importance as the country’s economic engine as well as the risk faced by the workforce that constantly interacts with consumers. Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the workforce faced a […]
