Stern action against traders who sell cooking oil at high prices
KUCHING: Traders found raising the price of cooking oil will have stern action taken against them under the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act (AKHAP) 2011. The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) said it had initiated continuous monitoring and inspection on cooking oil supply throughout the state, covering the entire distribution chain of manufacturers, […]
Only 1kg cooking oil is subsidised
PUTRAJAYA: Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi today explained that starting November 2016, the cooking oil subsidy is only for one kilogramme polybag packaging. He said the implementation was made through the Cooking Oil Stabilisation Scheme (COSS). “The purpose of the government to maintain the subsidy for cooking oil in […]
Comply with sops or face the music
KUCHING: Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs’ (KPDNHEP) enforcement officers are authorised to ensure compliance with the movement control order (MCO) standard operating procedures (SOPs). KPDNHEP enforcement director Azman Adam said this was in relation to prohibited activities listed by the National Security Council (MKN) and the Health Ministry (MoH). “KPDNHEP is committed to […]
Food supply enough, assures KPDNHEP chief
MIRI: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Miri branch has assured that food supply during the recovery movement control order (RMCO) period is sufficient, Miri KPDNHEP chief Joe Azmi Jamil said today (Jan 12). He said Miri KPDNHEP is always monitoring developments and food stocks in this district to avoid shortages or […]
Buying imported meat is a choice
KUALA NERUS: Muslims have the option not to eat imported meat especially if they have doubts about the halal status of the product, Datuk Seri Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri said. The minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) said it has been mentioned in the hadith, “Leave that which makes you doubt for that which […]
Goods worth over RM500k confiscated in Miri this year
MIRI: Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Miri Division has confiscated items worth RM503, 809.80 followed by 121 cases produced from Jan 1 until Dec 21, this year. Miri Division KPDNHEP Chief, Joe Azmi Jamil revealed that 301 complaints have been received and completed by the Consumer Complaints Unit of KPDNHEP Miri Division. […]
Ministry receives over 70k complaints during MCO
KUCHING: Since the enforcement of the movement control order (MCO from March 18 up to Dec 17, the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) has received a total of 70, 689 complaints. Of these, 5,142 of them were about price control of essential goods. Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said a total […]
19 items in Xmas price control list
KUCHING: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs has listed 19 items under the Festive Seasons Maximum Price Scheme (SHMMP) for Christmas effective Dec 22 to 31. Its minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the move was to restrict any increase in prices of essential goods ahead of Christmas which will be celebrated […]
Ministry expands free business registration
KUCHING: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) will expand its free business registration initiative to B40 youth and single mothers to stimulate and boost the growth of domestic trade sector due to impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Its minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the ministry through its agency, Companies Commission […]
Ministry’s initiatives to resume after lifting of CMCO
KUALA LUMPUR: The decision to lift the conditional movement control order (CMCO) in most states and districts nationwide will allow the business sector to reopen and stimulate domestic economic activities. Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister (KPDNHEP) Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the decision would enable the continuation of ministry’s activities and initiatives such […]
