He added that this includes credit card charges, which must also be stated in advance. Also under Section 10C, ministry enforcement officers may direct a trader or business to provide true and accurate information of their price lists. It will be an offence if a trader or business fails to comply with the new provisions. Offenders, which include companies, may face fines of between RM50,000 and RM200,000 and jail terms of two to five years. Hamzah said the amendments would resolve the issue of consumers having to pay higher because the amounts on display are often subject to additional costs.

Source: thestar August 02, 2017 12:15 UTC