May 13, 2021
Seven businesses were warned for failing to comply with the Seasonal Maximum Price (SMP) directive, according to the Department of Economic Planning and Statistics (JPES).
It said that through the Department of Competition and Consumer Affairs (DCCA), three businesses in Tanjong Bunut, two in Tanah Jambu, one in Sinarubai and one in Pekan Bangar were issued warning letters for selling items above maximum prices. The items included: butter, milk (condensed and evaporated), margarine, ghee and flour.
These offences were found during routine inspections conducted across districts, said JPES. Price inspectors also advised businesses to comply with the SMP directive and to ensure prices of goods are clearly displayed.