Ministry: 2,300 officers to monitor prices during Christmas season
A shopper chooses fresh vegetables from the fresh produce section in Tesco. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs deputy secretary-general Dr Alauddin Sidal said those found guilty of increasing the prices of 19 controlled items for no valid reason and failed to display the price tag on items would face stern action under the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011.
“For failing to display the pink price tag on the controlled goods, individuals can be fined up to RM10,000 or issued a compound of up to RM5,000, and companies can be fined up to RM20,000 or to pay a compound up to RM10,000,” he told reporters after the launch of SHMMP Christmas 2019 at a mall here, today.
Its director Saharuddin Mohd Kia said a total of 13 investigation papers had been opened while others were issued a compliance notice.
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