Seremban: On the first day of the fasting month yesterday, four Ramadan bazaar stall operators were issued warnings for failing to display price tags. Four traders were given written warnings for not displaying prices clearly,” state Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Ministry (KPDNKK) director Ain Arjuna Aziz Zaman told the New Straits Times today. “Errant traders can be compounded under the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011. Individuals face a fine not exceeding RM50,000 or two years’ imprisonment or both, and companies face a maximum fine of RM50,000 upon conviction.”She said 30 enforcement officers and 30 price watch officers were deployed at the bazaars. Complaints may be directed to the ministry’s toll-free line 1-800-886-800 or 03- 8000 8000, or emailed to e-aduan@kpdnkk.gov.my.

Source: New Strait Times May 18, 2018 08:26 UTC