Paku Midin: TWELVE TYPES OF GOODS FOR CHINESE NEW YEAR 2025 PRICE SCHEME

TWELVE TYPES OF GOODS FOR CHINESE NEW YEAR 2025 PRICE SCHEME - KOTA KINABALU, SABAH

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KOTA KINABALU (JAN 27, 2025): The 2025 Chinese New Year Festive Maximum Price Scheme (SHMMP) for Sabah has been in force since Thursday.

Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) Sabah director Shahril Nizam Shahidin said the price control scheme will last from January 25 to February 2, and 12 types of goods were gazetted for its implementation.

The list of goods is as follows: White pomfret fish; Large white shrimp; Onion (China); Imported round cabbage (Indonesia and China excluding Beijing cabbage); Red radish; Imported white radish; Imported potatoes (China); Imported old ginger; Chicken wings; Live pigs (farm only); Pork (belly) and Pork (meat and fat).

Shahril said this will be enforced through the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act (AKHAP) 2011 and will allow price determination to be made at the wholesale and retailer levels.

Price checks can be made via the KPDN website at https://www.kpdn.gov.my.

“This scheme is being enforced to stabilise the prices of goods throughout the Chinese New Year festival season and ensure the availability of supplies in the market.

“The implementation of this scheme is also part of the government’s thoughtful efforts to stabilise prices when demand is expected to increase to enable Malaysians of all races, religions and cultures to enjoy this scheme in a cheerful and harmonious environment,” he said during a walkabout to oversee the scheme implementation at e-Mart here today.

Shahril said KPDN Sabah had deployed 204 enforcement officers and 72 price monitoring officers at strategic locations throughout the state to monitor the availability of supply, compliance as well as inspections at public markets, farmers’ markets and shopping malls for festive goods.

“This approach allows enforcement to be implemented more effectively and immediate action can be taken against consumer complaints in the event of non-compliance,” he said.

Shahril said KPDN Sabah had inspected 4,617 premises since January 1 until 15 this year, which has resulted in 90 cases compounded of RM16,900 and an estimated seizure value of RM123,943.

“Strict action will be taken against any trader who fails to comply with the regulations under this scheme through the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011,” he said.

Those found guilty of selling price-controlled goods above the maximum price may be subject to penalties, including court fine up to RM100,000 or imprisonment up to three years or both or compounded up to RM50,000 for individuals, or fined up to RM500,000 or compounded up to RM250,000 for companies.

As for the offence of failing to display pink price tags for price-controlled goods, individuals may be fined by the court up to RM10,000 or compounded up to RM5,000, while companies can be fined up to RM20,000 or compounded up to RM10,000.

KPDN requests the public’s cooperation to report any complaints via the following channels: WhatsApp at 019-848 8000; KPDN e-Complaint Portal at http://eaduan.kpdn.gov.my; Call Centre via 1-800-886-800 and KPDN Ez ADU Smartphone Application.

Also present was Sabah branch of National Consumer Foundation chairman, David Chan.

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