KL KPDN DEPLOYS 99 OFFICERS TO MONITOR AIDILFITRI MAXIMUM PRICE SCHEME

KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 (Bernama) -- The Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has deployed 99 enforcement personnel at strategic locations to monitor the implementation of the Maximum Price Scheme (SHMMP) for Aidilfitri 2026.

Its director, Mohd Sabri Seman, said all officers are stationed at strategic locations, including public markets and shopping malls, to ensure traders comply with the 15-day scheme, in effect from March 14 to 28.

He said the SHMMP for the Aidilfitri period was set to ensure effective price control without disrupting businesses.

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“The government urges all parties to follow the set prices and display pink tags on items with price controls.

“Strict action will be taken against traders who fail to comply with the scheme. Any offenders will be dealt with under the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act (AKHAP) 2011,” he said in a statement today.

Meanwhile, Mohd Sabri said 27 items have been identified as price-controlled under this year’s scheme, up from 26 last year, including large yellow onions, large red onions, local beef, and mackerel.

He added that controlled items vary by state: 23 in Sabah and Sarawak, 24 in Peninsular Malaysia, 23 in Kuala Lumpur, and 22 in Labuan.

“Imported buffalo meat from India is price-controlled in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and Labuan; imported beef in Sarawak; and local beef, except batang pinang cuts (tenderloins), in Peninsular Malaysia.

“Aya or tongkol (mackerel tuna) (one to two per kg) is controlled in Pahang, Terengganu, and Kelantan, while demuduk, sagai, cermin, or cupak fish (three to five per kg) are controlled in Sabah,” he said.

He said the public is encouraged to report issues related to prices or supply through various channels, including the KL KPDN operations room at 03-4045 4680/467, WhatsApp (019-848 8000), the call centre (1-800-886-800), and the Ez ADU KPDN app.

He added that Federal Territories KPDN has organised 174  RAHMAH MADANI Aidilfitri Sales events across 11 constituencies, offering consumers savings of 10 to 30 per cent off market prices.

-- BERNAMA