Catalyst to boost sales of products
KAPIT: The fiber optic internet service offered by TM UNIFI throughout Kapit will boost change in terms of social aspects, e-commerce, socio-economy, and education. In saying this, the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi who is also Kapit MP, stated that with the high speed internet reaching 800Mbps, it […]
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 […]
Goods shortage only temporary
KUCHING: The shortage of goods here is only temporary and stocks will be replenished by wholesalers in no time. The assurance came from the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry today following routine inspections by enforcement officers on business premises, including supermarkets, in the city. “The purpose of the inspections is to review the supply […]
Integrated operations to curb subsidised cooking oil smuggling
KUCHING: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) will conduct integrated operations to curb the smuggling of subsidised cooking oil. According to minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, the subsidised cooking oil was for the needy but certain quarters had been making a profit from it. “From January to June 29 this year, […]
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 […]
3,919 traders actively using e-wallet nationwide
KUALA PERLIS: The Retail Sector Digitalisation Initiative (ReDI) programme has received encouraging response as 3,919 traders are actively using e-wallets for transactions nationwide. Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs deputy minister Datuk Rosol Wahid said this showed that traders have started to accept cashless transactions as it was safer and faster. He added that based on records of the Department of […]
Don’t panic, there is sufficient RON 95 in Sarawak
KUCHING: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Sarawak has assured that there is sufficient supply of petrol, including RON95 for daily use in the state. A spokesman told New Sarawak Tribune that the ministry’s enforcement officers had inspected and contacted petrol stations in Sarawak and has confirmed that the petrol supply remains […]
Enforcement officers on strict look-out
KAPIT: Enforcement officers from the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumers’ Affair (KPDNHEP) Kapit division have conducted a series of surveillance on business premises around Kapit in line with the Anti-Hoarding Ops that was launched in January 2022. The surveillance was done to ensure the availability of controlled essential items in the retail outlets and […]
Basic necessities in abundant supply in Mukah
MUKAH: Monitoring by officials has kept a tight lid on the prices and quality of goods sold by traders here. A customer, Simah Alexander, said such inspections have led to the supply of basic necessities being sufficient, reasonably priced and easily available. According to Simah, the supply of basic necessities such as onions, chicken, chicken […]
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 […]
