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The Sun
10 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
KPDN KL issues 47 notices under Op Kesan 4.0 for SST compliance
KUALA LUMPUR: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry's (KPDN) Kuala Lumpur branch has issued 47 notices to traders following inspections of over 80 premises under Op Kesan 4.0. The operation monitors price adjustments after the Sales and Service Tax (SST) rate increased from six to eight per cent. Kuala Lumpur KPDN director Mohd Sabri Seman said the notices were issued under Section 21 of the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011. 'These notices cover 154 items for data collection and analysis,' he told reporters after inspecting a supermarket on Jalan Klang Lama. The ministry also received 27 consumer complaints regarding price hikes, particularly on ready-to-eat food. 'For complaints involving price and supply issues, investigations will be initiated within 24 hours,' Mohd Sabri added. Despite the SST adjustment, monitoring indicates that overall prices remain stable. To ensure compliance, KPDN KL employs three strategies: daily price data collection, price monitoring officer (PPH) reports, and market intelligence by the Enforcement Division. 'Strict action will be taken against any party found raising prices unreasonably,' Mohd Sabri warned. Individuals violating anti-profiteering laws face fines up to RM100,000 or three years' jail, while companies may be fined RM500,000. Op Kesan 4.0 aims to prevent unjustified price increases, especially for daily necessities, under the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011. - Bernama
Barnama
10 hours ago
- Business
- Barnama
Op Kesan 4.0: KL KPDN Issues 47 Notices After Inspecting Over 80 Premises
KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 (Bernama) -- The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry's (KPDN) Kuala Lumpur branch has issued 47 notices to traders over price adjustments following the increase in the Sales and Service Tax (SST) rate from six to eight per cent. Its director, Mohd Sabri Seman, said the notices, issued under Section 21 of the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011, followed inspections of more than 80 premises in the capital under Op Kesan 4.0 since July 1. 'These notices cover 154 items for data collection and analysis,' he told reporters after inspecting a supermarket on Jalan Klang Lama here today. During the operation, his office also received 27 consumer complaints related to the prices of items, including ready-to-eat food. 'For complaints involving price and supply issues, investigations will be initiated within 24 hours, followed by further action,' he said. He added that monitoring so far has shown overall prices remain under control despite the SST rate adjustment. To ensure the effectiveness of Op Kesan 4.0, Kuala Lumpur KPDN has adopted three main approaches: collecting daily price and service charge data, utilising data gathered by price monitoring officers (PPH), and conducting market intelligence through the Enforcement Division. 'Strict action will be taken against any party found to be raising prices unreasonably in violation of anti-profiteering laws,' he said. If found guilty of profiteering, individuals can be fined up to RM100,000, face a maximum jail term of three years, or both, while companies may be fined up to RM500,000.
New Straits Times
02-07-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
LPG cartel busted: 4,500 cylinders seized in night raid
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 4,500 gas cylinders were seized during a raid by the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) at a warehouse in Jalan Ipoh, following a month-long intelligence operation into the large-scale misappropriation of subsidised liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). Kuala Lumpur KPDN director Mohd Sabri Seman said the same premises had been raided in August last year, and action was taken against the operator. However, continued surveillance revealed that illegal activity had resumed. The syndicate is believed to have transferred subsidised LPG from 14kg household cylinders into 50kg industrial ones, a method known as decanting. "The subsidised gas, purchased at RM22 per unit, was transferred and resold in industrial cylinders for between RM180 and RM240," he said. About 4,500 cylinders of various sizes, with an estimated retail market value of RM400,000, were seized in the raid. Sabri said the decanting process involved the use of ice blocks to cool the gas cylinders, and the frequent entry of ice trucks into the compound raised suspicions. The repackaged gas was supplied to local businesses, including factories, hotels, and restaurants. Although the premises held a valid LPG wholesale licence and operated legitimately during the day, it allegedly misused subsidised gas at night to avoid detection. Investigations also revealed the syndicate was operating under multiple business entities—four to five different companies across Kuala Lumpur—to avoid being traced. "Each time a company is raided, they change names and locations but continue the same night-time decanting activities. We believe it's the same cartel, operating under a new name," he said. The raid, which began at 11.20pm, also led to the arrest of two Bangladeshi nationals, who claimed they had only recently started working at the warehouse and had never met their employer, believed to be a local. Checks revealed both had valid work permits—but for the construction sector, not for handling gas. "The local owner of the premises has been identified. The detained foreign workers will be handed over to the Immigration Department for further action," Sabri said. The case is being investigated under Sections 21 and 61 of the Control of Supplies Act 1961.
New Straits Times
19-06-2025
- New Straits Times
12 premises raided in Jalan Silang during Op Gempur crackdown
KUALA LUMPUR: Twelve retail outlets and restaurants around Jalan Silang were raided last night in Op Gempur, conducted by the Kuala Lumpur branch of the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN). The joint operation, held under the KL Strike Force initiative, began at 9pm and involved the Immigration Department and Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL). Kuala Lumpur KPDN director Mohd Sabri Seman said inspections were carried out following intelligence and public complaints regarding various offences, including the absence of price tags and the sale of controlled goods without valid licences. "A total of 10 cases were recorded — three related to pricing offences and five involving the use of unverified weighing and measuring equipment. Compound fines amounting to RM6,000 were issued to the traders. "Two additional cases are being investigated under the Trademarks Act 2019 for the sale of counterfeit goods, after 125 fake luxury watches, valued at about RM6,500, were seized," he said at a press conference following the operation. Mohd Sabri said preliminary investigations indicated that the premises selling counterfeit watches had likely been operating for over a year. The outlets were reportedly rented by foreigners, with the majority of their customers also being foreigners. During the same operation, the Kuala Lumpur Immigration Department detained 24 foreign men who failed to produce valid identification documents. They are being investigated under the Immigration Act 1959/63. "The detainees include 10 Bangladeshi nationals, eight Nepalese, two each from Pakistan and Myanmar, and one each from Indonesia and Sri Lanka," he said. Meanwhile, DBKL issued 17 compound notices and one premises closure notice for offences under the Local Government Act 1976. Mohd Sabri added that monitoring and enforcement operations would continue to ensure the welfare and safety of Kuala Lumpur residents.
Barnama
19-06-2025
- Barnama
KPDN Raids Premises Frequented By Foreigners At Jalan Silang
KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- A total of 11 premises frequented by foreigners in Jalan Silang were fined RM6,000 for various offences during a raid conducted by the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) last night. KPDN Kuala Lumpur director Mohd Sabri Seman said the offences included failure to display price tags, using unverified weighing equipment, and trademark violations. He said that during the 9 pm operation, KPDN officers also seized 125 counterfeit watches worth RM6,500 from a premises selling telecommunications equipment operated by foreigners.
