Notices issued for goods, services price hike violations
The enforcement division of the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry in Penang has issued 20 written notices through Ops Kesan 2.0 carried out since June 8.
Its director S. Jegan said a total of 42 premises were inspected in the operation, which was also conducted to monitor if there was a hike in the prices of goods or services following the increase in diesel prices.
“The information obtained will be analysed to see if there is profiteering. If there is, strict action will be taken under the Price Control and Anti- Profiteering Act 2011.”
Ops Kesan 2.0 is implemented in phases to monitor the impact of the targeted diesel subsidy, with a focus on curbing profiteering, and the first phase was implemented from May 20 to 31.
The second phase started from the date of the implementation of the MySubsidi Diesel System Fleet Card under the Subsidised Diesel Control System.
Jegan said checks conducted at Pasar Pagi
Ban Busuk in Penanti Bukit Mertajam and the surrounding areas found there is a sufficient supply of essential items to meet demand.
“Checks conducted at 31 premises in the areas found basic supplies, cooking oil and chicken eggs are available in the market and are not sold above the control price.”
Meanwhile, Pahang Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry issued 16 notices to traders registered under the Diesel Subsidy Control System during Ops Kesan 2.0, which began June 10.
Its director Jezlily Jamaluddin said the Goods Information Verification Notice was issued as a result of inspections carried out on 56 business companies under the Price Control andAnti-Profiteering Act 2011.
“During Ops Kesan 2.0, the ministry received a total of four complaints related to increase in prices of goods and services.
“All complaints have been investigated and the companies or businesses were given notices to submit more information regarding the increase in the prices of goods and services.
“A total of 3,448 premises were inspected throughout this month, including wholesalers, retailers, wet markets, farmers markets and supermarkets.”
She said the ministry has also mobilised 166 enforcement officers and 75 price monitoring officers to carry out inspections and monitoring the supply and prices of consumer goods throughout the state. – Bernama