RM6.52 mln allocated for food aid in MCO areas
KUCHING: The state government will provide food aid to households affected by the movement control order (MCO) in Sibu and Kapit divisions. Food Supply Chain Sub-Committee chairman Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the food aid in Sibu Division would cover Sibu, Selangau and Kanowit, while in Kapit Division, it would cover Kapit and […]
Ministry constantly monitors business premises to ensure SOP compliance
PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) will continue to monitor business premises allowed to operate during the movement control order (MCO) to ensure compliance with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) set by the National Security Council (MKN). Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi hoped the permission given to resume the business […]
KPDNHEP Mukah has a new deputy chief
MUKAH: Mohamad Rizal Sehe is the new deputy chief of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Mukah branch. He reported for duty on Tuesday (Feb 9) after a simple handover of duty ceremony by Rosli Likom and witnessed by Mukah branch chief Salihin Den at the ministry’s office here. According to Salihin, […]
Comply with hamper sale SOPs
MUKAH: The sale of hamper must comply with the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affair’s (KPDNHEP) standard operating procedures (SOPs). The ministry’s Mukah branch chief Salihin Den said each hamper must have a list of items in it together with the price. He added the items in the hamper must have at least six […]
Red onions shortage due to unseasonal rainfall
MIRI: The shortage of red onions here can be attributed to the unseasonal rainfall that impacted the production and harvest of the onions which come from India. “The situation has caused a drastic price hike for the onions,” said Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP)’s Miri branch chief Joe Azmi Jamil on Monday […]
16 items under CNY price control scheme
PUTRAJAYA: The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) has listed 16 items under the Festive Season Maximum Price Control Scheme (SHMMP) in conjunction with the upcoming Chinese New Year celebration. Its Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the categories of controlled price items consisted of chicken, chicken eggs, vegetables, seafood and pork. “This SHMMP, […]
Ship illegally transporting 45,000 litres of diesel seized
MIRI: Sarawak Marine Police detained a tanker ship believed to be illegally transporting 45,000 litres of diesel off Miri last Thursday. Marine Police Region 5 commander ACP Shamsol Kassim said a marine police team carried out ‘Ops Benteng Laut’ in Miri waters after receiving information of a suspicious tanker which was on its way to […]
Keeping tabs on hamper sales
KUCHING: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Sarawak has taken proactive action by monitoring and inspecting hamper sales throughout the state to ensure that the hampers are prepared in compliance with the set guidelines. Hampers are popular during festive seasons, especially Chinese New Year. “However, we do not want manufacturers, packagers and […]
Avoid panic buying
KUCHING: The people of Kapit and Song districts were urged to remain calm and avoid panic buying amidst the implementation of movement control order (CMO) effective from Feb 2 to 15. Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said panic buying situation is likely to occur in both areas following […]
Enough supply of cooking oil in Mukah
MUKAH: There is sufficient supply of cooking oil packed in 1kg polybags in the market here, assures the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Mukah branch. Its branch chief, Salihin Den, said this after conducting a routine check on the supply at a supermarket here on Tuesday (Jan 26). “The supermarket here now […]
