Price caps on essential goods begin

SIBU: The Festival Season Maximum Price Scheme (SHMMP) for Christmas 2023 has been launched in Sibu Division, including Kanowit and Selangau, effective for five days starting today (Dec 23).

The scheme, as announced by from Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN)of Sibu branch head Kelyn Bolhassan, covers essential goods including live ‘ayam tua’, chicken wings, bone-in imported mutton, tomatoes, green Bengal peppers, imported round cabbage (excluding Beijing cabbage from Indonesia and China), carrots, imported potatoes from China, red chilies, large imported shallots, big yellow onions, live pigs (Farm Only), pork stomach, and pork (meat and fat).

Kelyn said that strict measures will be taken against traders who flout the rules under the Price Control and Antiprofiteering Act 2011.

“Traders must comply with the imposed instructions and adopt an ethical business approach, while consumers should be aware and exercise their rights. This scheme will be successful if all parties are responsible and play their respective roles,” he added.

Consumers are urged to report non-compliant traders to the KPDN Sibu Branch Office at 084-335622 or via WhatsApp at 019-2794317. Complaints can also be submitted through the Ez ADU smartphone application, the website e-aduan.kpdnhep.gov.my, or via email at [email protected].