27-05-2025
SHMMP: KPDN imposes price control on 11 items for Gawai Dayak
An enforcement officer checks the goods at one of the premises in Sibu.
SIBU (May 27): The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has listed 11 essential items under the Gawai Dayak 2025 Festive Season Price Control Scheme (SHMMP) for the Sibu Division.
KPDN Sibu branch head Kelyn Bohlassan Haliward said the scheme will be implemented starting tomorrow to June 4, covering a period of seven days.
'Any trader found committing an offence under this scheme will face legal action under the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011,' he said in a statement.
The list of controlled items includes live old chicken, chicken wings, garlic (China), imported round cabbage (from Indonesia and China, excluding Beijing cabbage), dried curly chili, whole coconut, grated coconut, coconut milk, live pig, pork belly and pork (meat and fat).
To deter irresponsible traders from hiking prices unreasonably, Kelyn said notices under Section 21 of the Prince Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011 will be issued to parties found raising prices drastically and significantly.
'Strict action will be taken against traders who fail to comply with the regulations under this scheme,' he added.
Individuals found guilty of offences under the Act may face a fine up to RM100,000, imprisonment up to three years, or both. Compounding of up to RM50,000 is also possible.
Companies can be fined up to RM500,000 or compounded up to RM250,000.
For offences such as failing to display pink price tags on controlled goods, individuals may be fined 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.
Kelyn also reminded traders to comply with the regulations and conduct their business ethically, while urging consumers to be aware of their rights and responsibilities.
'Producers, wholesalers, and retailers are reminded not to increase prices abruptly after the scheme ends.'
He added that the success of the scheme depends on all parties fulfilling their respective roles.
Consumers may file complaints regarding any violations related to the scheme via the ministry's website
