Thumbs up to Keluarga Malaysia Sales event in Dalat
DALAT: The sixth series of the Keluarga Malaysia Sales Programme (PJKM) was held at the Nam Leong car park here recently from 10am to 4pm, and it received an encouraging response. Even before the programme started, many had started lining up to buy goods at reasonable prices. Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah […]
Embrace new norm to offset price hike
By Nura Valentiana Lorna & Neville Timothy Sanders KUCHING: When the price of goods go up, consumers should be prepared to adapt and move forward in order to ensure their long-term survival. Echoing this sentiment, Consumer Voice Association of Sarawak (COVAS) said the dissolution of subsidies for necessities should have been anticipated. Its president Michael […]
Chicken, eggs and cooking oil ceiling price ends July 1
KUCHING: The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry will stop enforcing the ceiling price control on chicken, chicken eggs and pure cooking oil beginning July 1. “The ceiling price has resulted in market and price distortion,” it said in a statement today. “With the abolition, it will ensure that the supply of materials for food […]
Premises issued with notices for raising mineral water price in Miri
MIRI: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) has issued notices to two premises here for selling bottled mineral water higher than normal price during the water crisis over the weekend. This was disclosed by Miri KPDNHEP head Joe Azmi Jamil today. “The notices are issued under Section 21 of the Price Control […]
Programme enables RM4.5 mln in sales
KUCHING: The Malaysian Family Sales Programme (PJKM) in Sarawak managed to secure over RM4.5 million worth of sales in 154 locations with more than 21,000 of household visitors. According to the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Office (KPDNHEP) Sarawak chief enforcement officer Peter J. Berinus Agang, the implementation of the said programme, is an effort […]
No to drastic hike of chicken prices
KUCHING: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) is appealing to poultry producers, wholesalers, and retailers in order for them not to drastically hike the prices of chicken when the price scheme is lifted on June 30. This scheme, known Skim Harga Maksimum Keluarga Malaysia’ (SHMKM) is also known as Malaysian Family Maximum […]
Passengers advised to complain to Mavcom, not ministry
KUCHING: Passengers are advised to lodge their complaints with the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) and not the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) if they have any issues regarding aviation services. On Thursday (June 16), KPDNHEP informed that from March 1, 2016, through the Consumer Protection (Amendment) Act 2015, Act A1498, Section 99 […]
103 cases recorded under Price Control and Anti -Profiteering Act 2011
KUCHING: After 11,550 business premises were inspected throughout the state, the Sarawak Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) recorded 103 cases (compound value amounting to RM12,900) under the Price Control and Anti -Profiteering Act 2011. The cases were recorded from Feb 5 to 10 June 10 this year during the implementation of the […]
Consumers told to look out for profiteering
KUCHING: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs is counting on consumers to be its eyes and ears on errant practices in the market. “After June 30, there is no more price control on chicken and eggs, so consumers are advised to always be prudent in purchasing and continue being the eyes and ears […]
Adequate supply of food in Sarawak
SERIAN: Despite pressure from various sources, Sarawak will continue to have adequate supply of eggs and chickens according to Datuk Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi. The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister said his ministry had discussed with the Sarawak Livestock Breeders’ Association (SLBA) to tackle the issue. “An engagement session was conducted with the SLBA […]
