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Borneo Post
27-05-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
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
Daily Express
24-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Ten items listed under Kaamatan price control
Published on: Saturday, May 24, 2025 Published on: Sat, May 24, 2025 By: Hayati Dzulkifli Text Size: Armizan launching the SHMMP in conjunction with the Kaamatan and Kawai Festivals. Kota Kinabalu: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) will implement the Festive Season Maximum Price Control Scheme (SHMMP) in conjunction with the Kaamatan and Gawai Festivals for seven days. Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the Kaamatan Festival SHMMP will begin on May 27 and continue until June 2, whereas the Gawai Festival SHMMP will be from May 29 to June 4. He said the SHMMP will be implemented three days before, a day during and three days after the festivals. 'A total of 10 items are listed under the Kaamatan SHMMP compared to eight last year, with the addition of imported large yellow and red onions. 'For the SHMMP in conjunction with the Gawai Festival, 11 items have been listed, compared to eight last year, with the addition of three items — whole coconuts, grated coconut and coconut milk,' he told reporters at Pisompuruan Hall in Kampung Kobuni, Inanam, Friday. Armizan said the duration of the price control initiative considers the interests of consumers and the business community, allowing consumers to purchase essential items at reasonable prices while ensuring that traders are not burdened by a lengthy enforcement period. Advertisement Items listed under the price control scheme during the Kaamatan Festival include live pigs (with maximum prices set only at farms), pork meat, fat and belly. Other items are buffalo meat imported from India (except the tenderloin), chicken wings, curly dried chillies, small red onions (India) and garlic (China). The price control list for Gawai celebrations includes live pigs, pork (meat, fat and belly), live old chickens, chicken wings and round cabbage imported from Indonesia and China, except Beijing cabbage, garlic from China, and dried curly chillies. Armizan said the SHMMP is enforced under the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011 (Act 723) and KPDN enforcement officers will be stationed at strategic locations such as public markets, farmers' markets, open air markets and shopping centres to monitor the prices. * 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
Daily Express
23-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
KPDN enforces festive price control for Kaamatan and Gawai
Published on: Friday, May 23, 2025 Published on: Fri, May 23, 2025 By: Hayati Dzulkifli Text Size: Armizan (second left) announcing the Festive Season Price Control Scheme for Kaamatan and Gawai 2025 with Peto (second right) during the event on Friday. The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) will implement the Festive Season Maximum Price Scheme (SHMMP) in two phases to help stabilize prices during Kaamatan and Gawai. SHMMP Kaamatan will run from May 27 to June 2, and SHMMP Gawai from May 29 to June 4, covering three days before and after each festival to balance consumer and trader interests. KPDN Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said SHMMP Kaamatan 2025 will include 10 controlled items, up from eight last year, with the addition of imported large yellow and red onions. SHMMP Gawai will control 11 items, adding whole coconuts, grated coconut, and coconut milk to last year's list. These items were decided in consultation with the Ministry of Agriculture and industry players. The SHMMP operates under the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011, which authorizes setting maximum prices. These prices are available on KPDN's website. Enforcement officers will monitor compliance at markets and shopping areas, with a soft approach emphasizing education and warnings. Advertisement However, strict penalties await violators. Individuals selling above maximum prices face fines up to RM100,000 or three years in jail, while companies can be fined up to RM500,000. Failure to display pink price tags also carries penalties, with fines up to RM20,000 for companies and RM10,000 for individuals. Armizan said KPDN will continue to work with relevant agencies to ensure sufficient supply and intervene in price or supply disruptions. Other initiatives under the 'Payung Rahmah' banner, including PJRM and SIM@PAX, aim to ease the cost of living further. The public is urged to report non-compliance for swift enforcement action. * Read full report in tomorrow's print paper or log in or sign up for e-paper and premium online news access. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Borneo Post
23-05-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Seven-day price control scheme for Kaamatan, Gawai next week, says KPDN minister
Armizan says the Kaamatan Festival SHMMP will begin on May 27 and continue until June 2, whereas the Gawai Festival SHMMP will be from May 29 to June 4. – Bernama photo INANAM (May 23): The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) will implement the Festive Season Maximum Price Control Scheme (SHMMP) in conjunction with the Kaamatan and Gawai Festivals for seven days. Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the Kaamatan Festival SHMMP will begin on May 27 and continue until June 2, whereas the Gawai Festival SHMMP will be from May 29 to June 4. 'A total of 10 items are listed under the Kaamatan SHMMP compared to eight last year with the addition of imported large yellow and red onions. 'For the SHMMP in conjunction with the Gawai Festival, 11 items have been listed, compared to eight last year, with the addition of three items- whole coconuts, grated coconut, and coconut milk,' he told reporters at Pisompuruan Hall in Kampung Kobuni here today. Armizan said the SHMMP will be implemented three days before, a day during, and three days after the festivals. He said the duration of the price control initiative considers the interests of consumers and the business community, allowing consumers to purchase essential items at reasonable prices while ensuring that traders are not burdened by a lengthy enforcement period. Items listed under the price control scheme during the Kaamatan Festival include live pigs (with maximum prices set only at farms), pork meat, fat, and belly. Other items are buffalo meat imported from India (except the tenderloin), chicken wings, curly dried chillies, small red onions (India) and garlic (China). The price control list for Gawai celebrations includes live pigs, pork (meat, fat, and belly), live old chickens, chicken wings, and round cabbage imported from Indonesia and China, except Beijing cabbage, garlic from China, and dried curly chillies. – Bernama
The Sun
23-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Seven-day Price Control Scheme for Kaamatan, Gawai next week- Armizan
INANAM: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) will implement the Festive Season Maximum Price Control Scheme (SHMMP) in conjunction with the Kaamatan and Gawai Festivals for seven days. Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the Kaamatan Festival SHMMP will begin on May 27 and continue until June 2, whereas the Gawai Festival SHMMP will be from May 29 to June 4. 'A total of 10 items are listed under the Kaamatan SHMMP compared to eight last year with the addition of imported large yellow and red onions. 'For the SHMMP in conjunction with the Gawai Festival, 11 items have been listed, compared to eight last year, with the addition of three items—whole coconuts, grated coconut, and coconut milk,' he told reporters at Pisompuruan Hall in Kampung Kobuni here today. Armizan said the SHMMP will be implemented three days before, a day during, and three days after the festivals. He said the duration of the price control initiative considers the interests of consumers and the business community, allowing consumers to purchase essential items at reasonable prices while ensuring that traders are not burdened by a lengthy enforcement period. Items listed under the price control scheme during the Kaamatan Festival include live pigs (with maximum prices set only at farms), pork meat, fat, and belly. Other items are buffalo meat imported from India (except the tenderloin), chicken wings, curly dried chillies, small red onions (India) and garlic (China). The price control list for Gawai celebrations includes live pigs, pork (meat, fat, and belly), live old chickens, chicken wings, and round cabbage imported from Indonesia and China, except Beijing cabbage, garlic from China, and dried curly chillies.
