SIBU: Traders here are reminded to display pink price tags for the 12 essential items gazetted under the Christmas Price Control Scheme from Dec 23 till 27.
Ministry of Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism (MDTCC) Sibu branch head Kasim Mana said errant traders could be compounded on the spot.
“Throughout the duration of the scheme, traders must display clearly the pink price tags on the 12 items to facilitate consumers differentiating them from others.
“Failure to do so contravenes the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011, where stern action can be taken against them,” Kasim replied to reporters after officiating at the launching of the scheme at Giant Hypermarket here yesterday.
Hypermarket general manager S Santhanam Sundram was also present.
The scheme is also applicable in Mukah, Dalat, Kanowit, and Selangau.
Asked if supply of essential items was sufficient for the coming festive season, Santhanam replied in the affirmative.
Towards this end, Kasim assured that his enforcement officers would do regular checking in the market to ensure traders toed the line.
He urged the public to be alert and report to the ministry if they spotted any unhealthy business practices.
He pointed out that consumers can call 03-8000 8000 (1Malaysia One Call Centre) or toll-free number 1-800-886-800 to forward complaints.
Those who are IT-savvy can email their complaints to [email protected] or sms to 15888 by typing “KPDNKK ADUAN <complaint details>”
Alternatively, consumers can report to their nearest KPDNKK office.
Meanwhile, the retail prices for the 12 items under the scheme are live chicken (RM6.70/kg), standard chicken (complete with head, feet, liver and gizzard) at RM8.50/kg, super chicken (without head, feet, liver and gizzard) at RM9.50/kg, local bone-in mutton at RM32/kg, imported bone-in mutton at RM25/kg, imported bone-in lamb thigh at RM38/kg, Grade A eggs (RM0.36 each), Grade B eggs (RM0.35 each), Grade C eggs (RM0.34 each), tomato at RM6/kg and Capsicum at RM13/kg.