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The Sun
18-07-2025
- 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
Barnama
18-07-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Melaka KPDN Tracking Five Essential Household Items In Op Kesan 4.0
MELAKA, July 18 (Bernama) -- The Melaka Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) is focusing on inspecting five essential household items under 'Op Kesan 4.0' launched today to ensure there is no price manipulation of basic consumer goods. Melaka KPDN director Dr Mohd Hazimin Jamaludin said the five items were condensed milk, chocolate malt drinks, wheat flour, sardines and white bread. "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. "For the period from July 1 to yesterday (July 17), a total of 35 premises involving 63 stock-keeping units (SKUs) were inspected and a written notice was issued involving three SKUs including a viral case related to the price of ice," he said after conducting an Op Kesan 4.0 monitoring at a supermarket in Angkasa Nuri, Durian Tunggal here today. Elaborating further, Mohd Hazimin said that apart from tracking prices, his department also paid attention to the issue of manipulation in the quantity of goods, such as reducing packaging size without a significant change in price. "Sometimes the price remains the same, but the quantity decreases. What is important is not just cheapness, but fairness to consumers. "We also encourage users who detect any non-compliance to file a complaint via WhatsApp at 019-8488000, the e-complaint portal ( or the call centre 1-800-886-800," he said. Meanwhile, he said the Melaka KPDN enforcement statistics for the period from Jan 1 to July 17 recorded 234 cases under various Acts with a seizure value of RM261,360. "The total value in compounds issued was RM66,700, while the total in fines reached RM299,500. In all, 14 individuals were also detained, involving 13 cases of arrest for further investigation," he said.
The Star
04-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
MOF to facilitate industries in SST transition period
KUALA LUMPUR: The Finance Ministry (MOF) has agreed to provide transitional support to industry players during the change in the scope of the Sales and Service Tax (SST), following feedback regarding difficulties in complying with all operational requirements. In a statement today, MOF said the government will allow service providers to manually submit statements for the taxable period from July 1 to Sept 30, 2025. "However, the Service Tax (ST) must still be charged and collected during this period. "The MADANI government understands that service providers need more time to upgrade their systems for tax compliance and implementation," MOF said. Meanwhile, MOF said registered manufacturers are required to impose and collect Sales Tax (ST) starting July 1, 2025, and are eligible to apply for exemptions on raw materials used in the manufacturing of taxable goods. Additionally, companies that have already received ST exemptions via the tax exemption committee under the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) before July 1 will continue to enjoy the exemption, subject to the terms and duration previously set. "However, if these companies manufacture finished taxable goods after July 1 and meet the specified threshold value, they are required to register as registered manufacturers and may apply for exemption via the MySST portal at "MOF hopes that these measures will help facilitate business operations and ease compliance for companies affected by the SST scope expansion," the statement added. Business and members of the public can contact the Royal Malaysian Customs Department Call Centre hotline at 1-300-888-500 for more information. - Bernama
Borneo Post
04-07-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
MoF to provide transitional support to facilitate SST compliance
MoF has agreed to provide transitional support to industry players during the change in the scope of the SST. KUALA LUMPUR (July 4): The Finance Ministry (MoF) has agreed to provide transitional support to industry players during the change in the scope of the Sales and Service Tax (SST), following feedback regarding difficulties in complying with all operational requirements. In a statement today, MoF said the government will allow service providers to manually submit statements for the taxable period from July 1 to Sept 30, 2025. 'However, the Service Tax (ST) must still be charged and collected during this period. 'The Madani government understands that service providers need more time to upgrade their systems for tax compliance and implementation,' MoF said. Meanwhile, MoF said registered manufacturers are required to impose and collect Sales Tax (ST) starting July 1, 2025, and are eligible to apply for exemptions on raw materials used in the manufacturing of taxable goods. Additionally, companies that have already received ST exemptions via the tax exemption committee under the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) before July 1 will continue to enjoy the exemption, subject to the terms and duration previously set. 'However, if these companies manufacture finished taxable goods after July 1 and meet the specified threshold value, they are required to register as registered manufacturers and may apply for exemption via the MySST portal at 'MoF hopes that these measures will help facilitate business operations and ease compliance for companies affected by the SST scope expansion,' the statement added. Business and members of the public can contact the Royal Malaysian Customs Department Call Centre hotline at 1-300-888-500 for more information. — Bernama
Malay Mail
04-07-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
MOF introduces transitional measures to ease SST compliance for industry players
KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 — The Finance Ministry (MOF) has agreed to provide transitional support to industry players during the change in the scope of the Sales and Service Tax (SST), following feedback regarding difficulties in complying with all operational requirements. In a statement today, MOF said the government will allow service providers to manually submit statements for the taxable period from July 1 to Sept 30, 2025. 'However, the Service Tax (ST) must still be charged and collected during this period. 'The Madani government understands that service providers need more time to upgrade their systems for tax compliance and implementation,' MOF said. Meanwhile, MOF said registered manufacturers are required to impose and collect Sales Tax (ST) starting July 1, 2025, and are eligible to apply for exemptions on raw materials used in the manufacturing of taxable goods. Additionally, companies that have already received ST exemptions via the tax exemption committee under the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) before July 1 will continue to enjoy the exemption, subject to the terms and duration previously set. 'However, if these companies manufacture finished taxable goods after July 1 and meet the specified threshold value, they are required to register as registered manufacturers and may apply for exemption via the MySST portal at 'MOF hopes that these measures will help facilitate business operations and ease compliance for companies affected by the SST scope expansion,' the statement added. Business and members of the public can contact the Royal Malaysian Customs Department Call Centre hotline at 1-300-888-500 for more information. — Bernama
