Festive Season Maximum Price Control Scheme Sees 1,478 Complaints in Four Days
The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) has received a total of 1,478 complaints nationwide in the first four days of the Festive Season Maximum Price Control Scheme (SHMMP), which started on March 24.
Complaints Primarily Involve Selling Goods Exceeding the Maximum Price
According to KPDN’s deputy minister, Dr Fuziah Salleh, the complaints primarily involved selling goods exceeding the maximum price and failure to display price tags. She said that usually, those unaware of these regulations are small retailers rather than big supermarkets. "Perhaps they assumed that consumers were unaware of their rights," she said.
SHMMP Essential to Prevent Unethical Profiteering
Fuziah emphasized that the SHMMP is essential during festive seasons like Aidilfitri to prevent unethical profiteering. "We want to ensure that consumers are not taken advantage of by unscrupulous traders," she said.
Mega Aidilfitri Rahmah MADANI Sales Programme Offers Discounts on Essential Items
The KPDN has organized the Mega Aidilfitri Rahmah MADANI Sales Programme (PJRM) near Pantai Sepat Fishermen’s Market, which offers 80 essential daily items for Hari Raya Aidilfitri. The two-day PJRM, which ends tomorrow, aims to help ease the cost of living burden by offering discounts ranging from 10 to 30 per cent below local market prices. Items on sale include fresh meat, fresh chicken, five kilogrammes (kg) of rice, vegetables, chicken eggs, five kg of cooking oil, and wheat flour.
Price Ceiling for Fresh Coconut Milk (Santan) Set at RM17.50
Addressing the fresh coconut milk (santan) supply issue, Fuziah said the price ceiling for one kg of the commodity under the SHMMP is RM17.50, while the market price ranges between RM21 and RM28. "For this festive season, traders cannot sell it above RM17.50. I also remind them not to dilute the santan with water. We are aware that even at this price, sellers are still making a profit," she added.
Conclusion
The SHMMP is a crucial measure to prevent unethical profiteering during festive seasons like Aidilfitri. By setting price ceilings for essential items, the government aims to ensure that consumers are not taken advantage of by unscrupulous traders. The Mega Aidilfitri Rahmah MADANI Sales Programme is one example of how the government is working to ease the cost of living burden and provide affordable prices for essential items.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Festive Season Maximum Price Control Scheme (SHMMP)?
The SHMMP is a government initiative to prevent unethical profiteering during festive seasons like Aidilfitri. - What are the main complaints received by KPDN?
The main complaints involve selling goods exceeding the maximum price and failure to display price tags. - What is the purpose of the SHMMP?
The SHMMP aims to prevent unethical profiteering and ensure that consumers are not taken advantage of by unscrupulous traders. - What items are available at the Mega Aidilfitri Rahmah MADANI Sales Programme?
The programme offers 80 essential daily items, including fresh meat, fresh chicken, five kilogrammes (kg) of rice, vegetables, chicken eggs, five kg of cooking oil, and wheat flour. - How can I file a complaint with KPDN?
You can file a complaint with KPDN by contacting their customer service department or visiting their website.