Enforcement teams monitor prices of controlled goods

BINTULU: Enforcement teams from the Bintulu office of Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs ( KPDNHEP) are diligently monitoring the prices of controlled goods under the ongoing ‘ Deepavali Festive Season Price Control Scheme’, which is effective until Nov 9.

According to KPDNHEP Bintulu chief Salihin Den, so far there has been no violation at the premises inspected but the enforcement teams will continue monitoring the prices of goods closely.

He was met after an inspection on a new supermarket in the town’s centre yesterday.

“Overall from our inspection today ( yesterday), we find that this supermarket is offering goods at reasonable prices, with some at prices below the ceiling priceset.

“This is our continuous effort to protect the consumers from any profiteering activity by unethical traders during this festive season,” he said The enforcement teams, said Salihin, are also be working together with the ‘ Friends of KPDNHEP’ and ‘Skuad Pengguna’ (Consumers Squad) to assist the ministry in monitoring activities and providing feedback.

Salihin also advised traders to comply with the price control regulations throughout the duration of the scheme. For further enquiries, call KPDNHEP Bintulu at 086- 332176 or lodge any complaint via e-aduan@ kpdnkk. gov.my.

Alternatively, send via WhatsApp number 019-2794317.

Salihin (second right) checks some of the items at the supermarket, which are under the price-control scheme.

Liwan (front, right) receives a memento from Kudi, witnessed by Dr Sia (back row, eighth left) as well as other MRC and VAD members in Kapit.

Salihin (left) makes a stop at the meat section of the supermarket.