Welfare of local ethnic artistes now under Sarawak

KUCHING: Music Rights Sarawak Berhad (MRSB) now has the right to manage the welfare of local ethnic artistes. It also may collect royalties for distribution to them. According to the Federal Domestic Trade, and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, the royalties are given specifically to owners and creators of music works, […]

Bid to smuggle petrol foiled

SIBU: Marine police here foiled an attempt to illegally transport about 2,000 litres of diesel using a lorry at Jalan Sibu-Bintangor last Thursday (Feb 24). Sarawak Marine Police Region Five commander ACP Zulfikar Mohd Ghazali revealed in a statement that a 37-year-old man was also arrested in the operation codenamed ‘Ops Kontraban’ at 7.30 pm. […]

Don’t panic buy Covid-19 test kits, minister tells public

KUCHING: There is no shortage of Covid-19 Antigen Rapid Test Kits (RTK) in the market and thus people should not resort to panic buying. “Recently, it was said that there is a supply shortage of RTKs. However, perhaps that only happens for a day or two, especially after the recent Chinese New Year celebration. “But […]

Businesses warned not to jack up prices

KUCHING: The war between Russia and Ukraine will certainly affect the prices of crude oil and goods, said federal Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. “Based on experience, crude oil is often affected whenever there is a conflict (globally). “(With the crude oil being affected) it will also impact […]

Family sales programme heading for Kanowit

SIBU: The Malaysian Family Sales Programme (PJKM) under which goods are sold much cheaper will be extended to the Kanowit parliamentary area next. This follows its successful implementation here, according Kelyn Bolhassan @ Haliward, the Sibu branch head of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP).  He said the programme would be extended […]

Diesel, tanker truck worth RM 115,800 seized

SIBU: Marine police seized diesel fuel along with a tanker truck worth a total of RM115,800 in Ops Landai for offenses committed under the Control of Supply Act 1961 in Jalan Sibu-Bintangor on Saturday (Feb 19). Sarawak Region Five Marine Police Commander ACP Zulfikar Mohd Ghazali in a statement on Sunday (Feb 20) said, two […]

Malaysia Family Sales Programme in Pusa and Lingga

SIMANGGANG: Pusa and Lingga have been selected as the venues for the Malaysia Family Sales Programme (PJKM) for the Batang Lupar parliamentary this weekend. District chief enforcement officer, Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Sri Aman, Al Redzamani Abdul Razak said it was an initiative to help lessen the burden of rural folk. […]

9,092 Sibu business premises inspected

SIBU: The Enforcement Division of Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Sibu Branch inspected a total of 9,092 business premises, including 7,425 premises in urban areas and 1,667 premises in rural areas last year. Stating this in a media statement here on Thursday, KPDNHEP Sibu branch head Kelyn Bolhassan @ Haliward said throughout […]

Ceiling prices to benefit consumers, says ministry

SIBU: The government has taken intervention measures by implementing the maximum price determination of chicken and chicken eggs (grades A, B and C) from Feb 5 to June 5. The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) said it will continue to engage with industry players and government agencies involved to ensure the supply […]