KPDN DETECTS 785 OFFENCES IN 17 DAYS OF OPS PANTAU

PUTRAJAYA, March 9 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) detected 785 offences from 40,563 inspections nationwide during the first 17 days of Ops Pantau 2026 since Feb 19, with 613 compounds issued amounting to RM158,800 and seizures valued at RM4.275 million.

KPDN Enforcement director-general Datuk Azman Adam said the most common offence was the failure to display price tags, with Selangor recording the highest number of cases.

"During the same period, KPDN received 930 complaints, mainly involving traders failing to display price tags, the use of inaccurate weighing instruments and supply issues involving controlled goods in several areas," he told reporters after monitoring activities at Anjung Syawal here last night.

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Azman said 13,436 inspections were conducted at Ramadan bazaars nationwide, with eight cases recorded under the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011 (Act 723), the Weights and Measures Act 1972 (Act 71) and the Consumer Protection Act 1999 (Act 599).

He said 934 inspections had also been conducted at Hari Raya bazaars as of today, with no offences recorded as of last Saturday.

Azman also urged the public to channel complaints through KPDN's official channels instead of viralising them on social media as it could complicate investigations.

"Our enforcement division strives to act on complaints related to supply, prices and other matters within 24 hours," he said.

Ops Pantau 2026 aims to ensure price stability and compliance with trade laws during Ramadan and ahead of Aidilfitri through inspections at premises nationwide, including Ramadan bazaars, grocery shops, wet and night markets, farmers' markets, mini markets, restaurants and shopping complexes.

-- BERNAMA