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The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
RM3.3 mln aid for rural communities in Gua Musang
GUA MUSANG: The government has allocated over RM3.3 million to support rural communities in Pos Brooke and Kuala Betis through the Essential Goods Distribution Programme. The initiative, running from this year until 2027, aims to provide six essential goods—white rice, white sugar, wheat flour, cooking oil, LPG, and RON95 petrol—at prices matching urban rates. Kelantan Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) director Azman Ismail said the programme will benefit over 9,000 residents. 'This effort ensures rural consumers access basic necessities without price disparities,' he told reporters after the programme launch in Pos Brooke. Transportation costs for the goods will be fully covered by the government, with a contracted transporter delivering supplies from source points to rural sales centres. The estimated cost for Kuala Betis is RM1,185,409, while Pos Brooke's allocation exceeds RM2,187,840. Azman emphasised KPDN's commitment to improving rural livelihoods through this initiative. – Bernama
Barnama
2 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
KPDN Allocates Over RM3.3 Mln To Lessen Burden Of Rural Community
GUA MUSANG, July 29 (Bernama) -- The government has allocated over RM3.3 million to implement the Essential Goods Distribution Programme in areas around Pos Brooke and Kuala Betis for three years starting this year. Kelantan Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) director Azman Ismail said the programme was aimed at ensuring consumers in rural communities obtain basic goods at prices that are aligned with prices in urban areas. He said the programme, spanning this year to 2027, focuses on six main goods -- white rice, white sugar, wheat flour, cooking oil, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and RON95 petrol. 'The programme is expected to give great benefits to over 9,000 rural residents in Pos Brooke and Kuala Betis, and at the same time reduce the gap in the price of basic goods between urban and rural areas," he told reporters after the programme at Pos Brooke here today. Azman said the government will also bear the full costs of transportation for the six types of goods that are the basic needs of the people through the programme. "Transportation services are carried out by an appointed transporter company responsible for bringing goods from the point of source to the sales centre in the rural areas. "The estimated contract cost for the implementation of this programme for the three years is over RM1,185,409 in Kuala Betis and over RM2,187,840 in Pos Brooke," he said, adding that the KPDN would continue to be committed to ensuring the people's well-being through the implementation of this programme. -- BERNAMA
Barnama
3 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
Kelantan KPDN To Increase Monitoring To Prevent Traders From Manipulating Egg Prices
KOTA BHARU, July 28 (Bernama) -- The Kelantan branch of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) will increase enforcement under the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011 to curb price manipulation by irresponsible traders following the removal of egg subsidy from Aug 1. Its director, Azman Ismail, said that previously, his department had always conducted inspections on supermarkets and retail stores to ensure traders do not take advantage. Based on the monitoring conducted, the egg supply in Kelantan is not experiencing any issues, and there is no shortage of that commodity.
The Sun
22-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
No price hikes in Kelantan after SST adjustment, says KPDN
KOTA BHARU: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) in Kelantan has reported no price increases following the Sales and Service Tax (SST) adjustment implemented on July 1. State director Azman Ismail stated that inspections under 'Op Kesan 4.0' have monitored 195 essential items across 39 premises. 'Our focus remains on SST-exempt goods like fresh produce and canned foods to prevent unjustified price hikes,' Azman said during a media briefing at PKT Supermarket in Pasir Tumboh. 'No complaints or enforcement actions have been recorded so far.' The ministry will continue monitoring the supply chain from manufacturers to retailers to deter exploitation of the SST adjustment. Azman added that Ops Kesan 4.0 targets SST-affected items, registered businesses, compliance timelines, and profit margins to curb profiteering. Regarding reports of subsidised cooking oil being resold to food operators, Azman clarified that no formal complaints have been lodged, though investigations are ongoing. 'To address leakages, we are testing an app in Sabah, Johor, and Selangor to regulate purchases. Once implemented, it will track Kelantan's 2,300-metric-tonne quota,' he said. - Bernama
The Sun
16-07-2025
- The Sun
Attempt to smuggle petrol in Kota Bharu foiled
KOTA BHARU: A 32-year-old man was detained on suspicion of attempting to smuggle 500 litres of subsidised petrol to a neighbouring country during a special operation at Simpang 4 Cherang here on Monday. Kelantan Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) director Azman Ismail said the suspect was held in a joint operation with the Pengkalan Kubor Marine Police Region Three team after enforcement personnel spotted a suspicious Proton Wira Aeroback car at a petrol station along Jalan Hospital. 'The suspect fled upon realising the presence of enforcement personnel, but his vehicle skidded and crashed into a road divider and traffic light before he was finally detained in front of a premises at Simpang 4 Cherang. 'An inspection of the vehicle found 20 jerrycans filled with petrol, estimated at a total of 500 litres, along with an electric pump complete with a hose, believed to have been used for illegal fuel transfers,' he said in a statement today. He said the case was being investigated under Section 21 of the Control of Supplies Act 1961.
