Five Terengganu Markets Selected For Kpdn Compliance Programme

KUALA TERENGGANU, Aug 23 (Bernama) -- Five markets in Terengganu have been selected as Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) Compliant Markets this year to ensure traders comply with regulations and adopt good business practices, particularly at locations frequented by the public and tourists.

Terengganu KPDN director Mohd Mufsi Lat said the five markets were Pasar Payang 2 in Kuala Terengganu, Pasar Binjai in Kemaman, Dungun Central Market, Pasar Bukit Payong and Pasar Kampung Raja in Besut.

He said the locations were selected based on their importance as business centres frequented by local communities and tourists.

“In 2026, Pasar Payang 2 was selected as a KPDN Compliant Market and KPDN Compliant Tourism Focus Area, involving more than 200 traders.

“The programme is KPDN’s effort to raise awareness and promote compliance among traders, particularly regarding regulations, laws and good business practices,” he said after the launch of the Terengganu KPDN Compliant Market and Compliant Tourism Focus Area Programme at Pasar Payang 2 here today.

He said the programme also included briefing sessions by KPDN together with Kuala Terengganu City Council (MBKT), Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM), Ministry of Health (MOH) and Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC).

“The briefings provided traders with information on legal compliance, registration and licensing, safety, food hygiene and matters related to the tourism industry,” he said.

Self-regulation elements were also introduced at Pasar Payang 2, including the provision of price tags displaying information on the prices and items for sale.

He said the price-tag stickers were provided to all participating traders to make it easier for consumers to know the prices of goods being offered.

“At the same time, we have designated a self-weighing kiosk at each market selected under the programme to ensure transparency in terms of the quantity of goods purchased by consumers.

“The traders’ association at Pasar Payang will also cooperate with KPDN as its eyes and ears to report any problems or complaints arising in this area,” he said.

Apart from the KPDN Compliant Market and Compliant Tourism Focus Area initiatives, Terengganu KPDN was also implementing the Compliant Stopover Zone initiative in collaboration with PLUS Malaysia Berhad, involving rest and service areas (R&Rs) in Kemaman, Dungun and Hulu Terengganu.

-- BERNAMA