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New Straits Times
10 hours ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Johor expected to be first state to extend use of eCOSS system
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Johor is expected to be the first state to extend the use of the Cooking Oil Price Stabilisation Scheme (eCOSS) to the end user level, allowing every transaction involving subsidised packet cooking oil to be recorded digitally to curb leakages. Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the phased implementation of the scheme is intended to ensure the system's stability and public acceptance before it is rolled out statewide. "We need to pilot the eCOSS system at the consumer level first. "Johor is expected to be the first state to implement it following test runs conducted through the Jualan Rahmah programme over the past three to four months," he said. Armizan said that consumers would be required to download the eCOSS application and scan a QR code each time they purchase a packet cooking oil. For now, the policy remains that only Malaysian citizens are allowed to buy subsidised cooking oil, he told a press conference after opening the southern zone 'Jelajah Karnival KPDN 2025' and the launch of the Buy Malaysian Goods Campaign (KBBM) at the Puteri Harbour Convention centre here today. He said the move to extend the use of eCOSS is not aimed at reducing cooking oil subsidies, but rather as a transparent and targeted control mechanism. "The subsidy is not reduced. But through this system, we have clear records - the number of boxes retailers received, who bought them, and how many were sold. "However, we will not rush (into implementing it in Johor). "Our focus is to ensure the system is truly stable and accepted by the people before it is expanded comprehensively," he said. He said the current system only records distribution from the repackers to retailers. He said that implementing the system up to the consumer level is important, given that the ministry only has about 2,000 enforcement officers to monitor tens of thousands of retailers nationwide. "The eCOSS system will also verify the identity of users through the e-KYC process using MyKad, to ensure that only citizens are eligible to receive subsidies (to buy cooking oil)," he said. Also present were deputy minister Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh, Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi and state Investment, Trade, Consumer Affairs and Human Resources Committee chairman Lee Ting Han. – Bernama
Barnama
10 hours ago
- Business
- Barnama
Johor Expected To Be First State To Extend Use Of eCOSS System
ISKANDAR PUTERI, June 27 (Bernama) -- Johor is expected to be the first state to extend the use of the Cooking Oil Price Stabilisation Scheme (eCOSS) to the end user level, allowing every transaction involving subsidised packet cooking oil to be recorded digitally to curb leakages. Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the phased implementation of the scheme is intended to ensure the system's stability and public acceptance before it is rolled out statewide. 'We need to pilot the eCOSS system at the consumer level first. Johor is expected to be the first state to implement it following test runs conducted through the Jualan Rahmah programme over the past three to four months,' he said. Armizan explained that consumers would be required to download the eCOSS application and scan a QR code each time they purchase a packet cooking oil. For now, the policy remains that only Malaysian citizens are allowed to buy subsidised cooking oil, he told a press conference after opening the southern zone 'Jelajah Karnival KPDN 2025' and the launch of the Buy Malaysian Goods Campaign (KBBM) at the Puteri Harbour Convention centre here today. He said the move to extend the use of eCOSS is not aimed at reducing cooking oil subsidies, but rather as a transparent and targeted control mechanism. 'The subsidy is not reduced. But through this system, we have clear records - the number of boxes retailers received, who bought them, and how many were sold. However, we will not rush (into implementing it in Johor). 'Our focus is to ensure the system is truly stable and accepted by the people before it is expanded comprehensively,' he said. According to him, the current system only records distribution from the repackers to retailers.
The Sun
11 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
Johor expected to be first state to extend use of eCOSS system
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Johor is expected to be the first state to extend the use of the Cooking Oil Price Stabilisation Scheme (eCOSS) to the end user level, allowing every transaction involving subsidised packet cooking oil to be recorded digitally to curb leakages. Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the phased implementation of the scheme is intended to ensure the system's stability and public acceptance before it is rolled out statewide. 'We need to pilot the eCOSS system at the consumer level first. Johor is expected to be the first state to implement it following test runs conducted through the Jualan Rahmah programme over the past three to four months,' he said. Armizan explained that consumers would be required to download the eCOSS application and scan a QR code each time they purchase a packet cooking oil. For now, the policy remains that only Malaysian citizens are allowed to buy subsidised cooking oil, he told a press conference after opening the southern zone 'Jelajah Karnival KPDN 2025' and the launch of the Buy Malaysian Goods Campaign (KBBM) at the Puteri Harbour Convention centre here today. He said the move to extend the use of eCOSS is not aimed at reducing cooking oil subsidies, but rather as a transparent and targeted control mechanism. 'The subsidy is not reduced. But through this system, we have clear records - the number of boxes retailers received, who bought them, and how many were sold. However, we will not rush (into implementing it in Johor). 'Our focus is to ensure the system is truly stable and accepted by the people before it is expanded comprehensively,' he said. According to him, the current system only records distribution from the repackers to retailers. He said that implementing the system up to the consumer level is important, given that the ministry only has about 2,000 enforcement officers to monitor tens of thousands of retailers nationwide. 'The eCOSS system will also verify the identity of users through the e-KYC process using MyKad, to ensure that only citizens are eligible to receive subsidies (to buy cooking oil),' he added. Also present were Deputy Minister of KPDN Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh, Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi and state Investment, Trade, Consumer Affairs and Human Resources Committee chairman Lee Ting Han.
The Star
11 hours ago
- Business
- The Star
Johor poised to lead in implementing upgraded eCOSS system
JOHOR BARU: Johor may become the first state to fully implement the upgraded Cooking Oil Price Stabilisation Scheme (eCOSS) system, according to Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali. The system is currently being expanded in stages to include consumer-level tracking, ensuring that subsidised packet cooking oil reaches its intended recipients. "Last year, we launched the eCOSS system, which records the distribution of subsidised cooking oil from manufacturers to retailers. However, it does not capture who buys the oil at the consumer level. So while we can trace it up to the retail level, leakages can still happen," Armizan said at a press conference following the launch of the Buy Malaysian Goods Campaign. The upgraded system includes a feature to monitor purchases at the consumer level, being piloted through Jualan Rahmah programmes nationwide. "We have already upgraded the system to include that capability, but to ensure that it functions smoothly and doesn't spark complaints from users, we will roll it out in phases. "We started doing this around three or four months ago through several Jualan Rahmah programmes, where buyers must download the eCOSS app and scan a QR code when purchasing the subsidised oil. "Earlier, I offered Johor to be the first state to fully implement the upgraded system, and it was met with a positive response, but before we roll this across the state, we must ensure that the system is stable," he said. Armizan emphasised that the extension of the system does not mean the government is reducing subsidies or changing the existing monthly quota. "I want to make it clear that if we decide to implement the system fully, it does not mean we are cutting subsidies. The quota remains the same. "What we are doing is strengthening risk management to ensure that the subsidised oil is not misused or sold to unauthorised parties, especially non-citizens," he added. Earlier in his speech, Armizan offered Johor to be the first state to fully implement the eCOSS system. Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi, who was also at the event, later expressed his willingness to be the pilot for the initiative in his speech.
