Tag - Domestic Trade And Cost Of Living Ministry

Price controls on eight items for Deepavali, including big onions and red chillies

PETALING JAYA: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry has announced eight food items as controlled items from Nov 9 to 15 under the festive season maximum price control scheme for Deepavali. The products are big onions, shallots (from India), red chillies, imported lamb with bones, Australian dhal, coconut (wholesale control price) and grated coconut...

Ministry issues notice to stall operator over RM1,260 bill

JOHOR BARU: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry has issued a notice to a seafood stall operator accused of charging a customer an exorbitant price for a family meal recently. The ministry's Johor director Lilis Saslinda Pornomo said the notice was issued on Thursday (Oct 5) evening under Section 12 of the Consumer Protection...

Bread manufacturer asked to justify price increases, says deputy minister

KUANTAN: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry has issued a notice asking bread producer Gardenia Bakeries (KL) Sdn Bhd (Gardenia KL) to provide an explanation regarding the price increase of 30 types of its bread range from Oct 1. Deputy Minister Fuziah Salleh said the notice was issued on Wednesday (Sept 27) and the...

Laws on ecommerce to be reviewed for better consumer protection

KUALA LUMPUR: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry is reviewing the existing laws covering ecommerce and will propose a suitable regulatory mechanism to safeguard the welfare of industry players and consumers. Deputy Minister Fuziah Salleh (pic) said the laws were the Electronic Commerce Act 2006, the Consumer Protection Act 1999 and the Consumer Protection (Electronic Trade...

Sugar industry crash imminent if price structure not reviewed, says Fuziah

KUALA LUMPUR: The nation's sugar industry will "crash" if its current price structure is not reviewed, says Fuziah Salleh. The Deputy Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister said a review is necessary to avoid a looming crisis, adding that the review was in its final stages. She explained that the country's two largest sugar producers –...

Ministry mulling Amanah Saham Rahmah initiative

KUALA LUMPUR: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry is studying the creation of an Amanah Saham Rahmah initiative aimed at assisting hardcore poor families. Deputy Minister Fuziah Salleh (pic) said the initiative is expected to help alleviate the cost of living burden and ensure a steady source of income for the group. She explained that the initiative...