Published on: Tuesday, May 25, 2021
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PUTRAJAYA: The Festive Season Maximum Price Control Scheme (SHMMP) for the 2021 Kaamatan Festival and Gawai Day celebrations will be enforced in Labuan, Sabah and Sarawak for seven days, involving 11 items.
Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi
(pic) said the categories of controlled price items consisted of chicken, eggs and pork.
He said the SHMMP for the Kaamatan Festival would take effect from May 27 until June 2, while for Gawai Day from May 28 until June 3.
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The Kaamatan Festival will be celebrated by the people in Labuan and Sabah on May 31, while the people in Sarawak will celebrate Gawai Day on June 1.
11 items listed under price control scheme for Kaamatan, Gawai 24 May 2021 / 15:12 H. Pix for illustration purposes.
PUTRAJAYA: The Festive Season Maximum Price Control Scheme (SHMMP) for the 2021 Kaamatan Festival and Gawai Day celebrations will be enforced in Labuan, Sabah and Sarawak for seven days, involving 11 items.
Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the categories of controlled price items consisted of chicken, eggs and pork.
He said the SHMMP for the Kaamatan Festival would take effect from May 27 until June 2, while for Gawai Day from May 28 until June 3.
The Kaamatan Festival will be celebrated by the people in Labuan and Sabah on May 31 while the people in Sarawak will celebrate Gawai Day on June 1.
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22 May 2021 / 11:55 H. Pix for representational purpose only.
PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) has issued compounds amounting to RM64,050 and seized items with an estimated value of RM52,897.31 during the enforcement of the Festive Season Maximum Price Control Scheme (SHMMP) in conjunction with Aidilfitri celebration.
KPDNHEP enforcement director, Azman Adam, said a total of 73 complaints were received during the period, from April 21 to May 20, all of which have been investigated and action will be taken.
He said a total of 51,138 inspections were carried out nationwide and action had been taken against traders who had failed to comply with the rules set.
GEORGE TOWN (Bernama): The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) gave its assurance to consumers on Friday (May 7) that the supply of controlled goods such as chicken and meat in Penang will be sufficient for the festive season.
Its state director Mohd Ridzuan Ab Ghapar said the supply would still suffice even if the movement control order (MCO) is implemented in the state again.
“Consumers do not have to worry. The supply of controlled goods such as chicken and meat for the festive season is guaranteed, ” he told reporters after conducting an inspection and monitoring of the Festive Season Maximum Price Control Scheme for Aidilfitri 2021 at Pasar Awam Bayan Baru on Friday.