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The Sun
a day ago
- Business
- The Sun
Pahang Rahmad MADANI sales hit RM25 million in first half of 2025
KUANTAN: The Rahmah MADANI Sales Programme (PJRM) 2025 in Pahang has achieved RM25 million in sales within the first six months of the year. The initiative, which began in January, has seen strong participation with 744 events held statewide, drawing over 713,000 visitors. Pahang Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) director Jezlily Jamaluddin stated that the programme aims to conduct 1,008 sessions this year, offering essential goods at 10 to 30 per cent below market prices. 'Rural communities are a key focus, with events held twice monthly across all 42 state constituencies,' she said. The PJRM schedule is accessible via the Pahang KPDN Facebook page and the ministry's official website. Launched in January 2023, PJRM is a year-round effort to support low-income households by reducing living costs. Discounted items include staple foods like chicken, fish, eggs, and rice, along with household and personal care products. Separately, Jezlily reported that Ops Gasak, an enforcement operation targeting illegal LPG usage, has seized 1,343 subsidised gas cylinders worth nearly RM40,000 since May. Raids were conducted in Kuantan, Raub, Temerloh, and Rompin following public complaints and inspections. 'Hotels, factories, and fast-food chains have switched to unsubsidised LPG, while small businesses like eateries and laundromats retain access to subsidised supplies,' she explained. Authorities held discussions with suppliers and conducted awareness sessions before enforcement began. - Bernama
Barnama
a day ago
- Business
- Barnama
Pahang PJRM 2025 Records RM25 Million In Sales In First Six Months
GENERAL KUANTAN, July 19 (Bernama) -- The Rahmah MADANI Sales Programme (PJRM) 2025 in Pahang has recorded RM25 million in sales over six months since it began in January. According to the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) Pahang branch director Jezlily Jamaluddin, the figure was achieved through 744 events held across the state, attracting over 713,000 visitors. 'This year, we aim to organise 1,008 PJRM sessions offering essential food and non-food items at prices 10 to 30 per cent lower than the local market. 'Rural communities are also benefiting, with the programme being held at each of the state's 42 constituencies at least twice a month,' she told Bernama. The PJRM schedule is available on the Pahang KPDN Facebook page and the ministry's website at Launched on Jan 11, 2023, PJRM is a year-round initiative focused on low-income areas to boost local retail activity and ease the cost of living. Discounted items include chicken, fish, eggs, sugar, bottled cooking oil, flour, rice, personal care goods, and household cleaning products. Meanwhile, Jezlily said 1,343 liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders, worth nearly RM40,000, were seized under Ops Gasak, which began in Pahang on May 1. The seizures followed eight raids based on public complaints, intelligence, and routine inspections—four in Kuantan, two in Raub, and one each in Temerloh and Rompin.
Daily Express
a day ago
- Business
- Daily Express
Goods worth RM224,718 seized by Labuan Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry
Published on: Saturday, July 19, 2025 Published on: Sat, Jul 19, 2025 Text Size: Junaidah (right) together with KPDN enforcement personnel conducting an Ops Kesan 4.0 enforcement inspection at one of the supermarkets. LABUAN: A total of RM224,718.51 worth of goods have been seized here following intensive enforcement actions by the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) to date this year. So far, KPDN Labuan has inspected 9,356 business premises across the island, leading to 96 enforcement cases under five different legislations. Advertisement KPDN Labuan Director Junaidah Arbain said the most common violations involved the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011, with 49 cases, followed closely by 31 cases under the Weights and Measures Act 1972. 'Additionally, eight cases were recorded under the Control of Supplies Act 1961, five under the Trade Descriptions Act and three under the Consumer Protection Act 1999. 'Alongside the seizures, enforcement efforts included the issuance of compounds amounting to RM72,500 and court-imposed fines totalling RM93,500,' she said Friday. KPDN officials also received and resolved all 77 consumer complaints lodged during the same period. Junaidah said the most frequent grievance involved pricing issues, accounting for 32 complaints. 'KPDN Labuan emphasises that all complaints have been fully investigated and no cases remain pending. 'The Ministry reaffirms its commitment to protecting consumer rights and ensuring business compliance, pledging to continue its rigorous enforcement and awareness efforts throughout the year,' she said. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Melaka KPDN monitors 5 essential items in Op Kesan 4.0
MELAKA: The Melaka Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) is closely monitoring five essential household items under 'Op Kesan 4.0' to prevent price manipulation. The operation, launched today, focuses on condensed milk, chocolate malt drinks, wheat flour, sardines, and white bread. Melaka KPDN director Dr Mohd Hazimin Jamaludin stated, 'This focus is also part of the monitoring measures following the implementation of the Sales Tax rate review and the expanded scope of the Service Tax (SST), which began on July 1.' From July 1 to July 17, authorities inspected 35 premises involving 63 stock-keeping units (SKUs). A written notice was issued for three SKUs, including a viral case related to ice pricing. Mohd Hazimin added that KPDN is also checking for quantity manipulation, where packaging sizes shrink without significant price adjustments. 'Sometimes the price remains the same, but the quantity decreases. What is important is not just cheapness, but fairness to consumers.' Consumers are encouraged to report violations via WhatsApp (019-8488000), the e-complaint portal ( or the call centre (1-800-886-800). From January 1 to July 17, Melaka KPDN recorded 234 enforcement cases under various Acts, with seizures worth RM261,360. Compounds totalled RM66,700, while fines reached RM299,500. Fourteen individuals were detained in 13 arrest cases. - Bernama
The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Over RM200,000 worth of goods seized in Labuan as KPDN steps up enforcement
LABUAN: A total of RM224,718.51 worth of goods have been seized here following intensive enforcement actions by the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) to date this year. So far, KPDN Labuan has inspected 9,356 business premises across the island, leading to 96 enforcement cases under five different legislations. KPDN Labuan director Junaidah Arbain said the most common violations involved the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011, with 49 cases, followed closely by 31 cases under the Weights and Measures Act 1972. 'Additionally, eight cases were recorded under the Control of Supplies Act 1961, five under the Trade Descriptions Act, and three under the Consumer Protection Act 1999. 'Alongside the seizures, enforcement efforts included the issuance of compounds amounting to RM72,500 and court-imposed fines totalling RM93,500,' she told Bernama today. KPDN officials also received and resolved all 77 consumer complaints lodged during the same period. Junaidah said the most frequent grievance involved pricing issues, accounting for 32 complaints. 'KPDN Labuan emphasises that all complaints have been fully investigated and no cases remain pending. 'The ministry reaffirms its commitment to protecting consumer rights and ensuring business compliance, pledging to continue its rigorous enforcement and awareness efforts throughout the year,' she said. - Bernama
